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The hunt is on for two balaclava-clad men accused of running over a cyclist with a scooter in Rooty Hill

Manhunt for two men wearing ski masks who collided with a female cyclist while riding a scooter and then allegedly fled into the bush

  • The scooter driver allegedly flees the scene after the accident
  • Him and his passenger caught on CCTV
  • Cyclist suffered arm and leg injuries

A driver and passenger on a scooter that collided with a cyclist were captured on CCTV allegedly fleeing through the bushes away from the scene of the accident.

Police said the scooter and bike collided on the M7 Cycleway in Rooty Hill last July, leaving the 31-year-old cyclist with injuries to her legs and arms.

Officers released images of two men wearing ski masks who police believe may help with the investigation of the crash.

The photos show two masked figures running through a field near trees and dense undergrowth.

The masked biker was wearing black DKNY sweatpants, a black ski mask, a black padded vest, a blue sweater and white Nike TN shoes when he was photographed climbing a short fence near tall grass, police revealed.

Police released images of two balaclava-clad men (pictured) who officers believe may help with the accident investigation.

The masked biker was wearing black DKNY sweatpants, a black ski mask, a black padded vest, a blue sweater and white Nike TN shoes when he was photographed climbing a short fence near tall grass (pictured)

The masked biker was wearing black DKNY sweatpants, a black ski mask, a black padded vest, a blue sweater and white Nike TN shoes when he was photographed climbing a short fence near tall grass (pictured)

He was described as being between 20 and 25 years old and 170 to 175 cm tall with a slim build.

The passenger on the scooter he saw running through the bushes was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.

He was described as being between 15 and 20 years old and between 160 and 165 cm tall.

Meanwhile, the woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital.

Investigations are underway.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers (pictured is the M7 cycle path at Rooty Hill in western Sydney)

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers (pictured is the M7 cycle path at Rooty Hill in western Sydney)

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