Police believe a 56-year-old cyclist who was found with facial injuries near Dunedin this morning may have been hit by a vehicle.
Constable Nick Turner said police received reports an injured man had fallen off his bike on Waikouaiti-Waitati Rd (State Highway 1), Evansdale, about 5.30am.
The man had "significant facial injuries".
A police spokesman said they are exploring the possibility he may have been hit by a vehicle.
They are seeking witnesses to the incident.
Anyone with information that may help police with their investigation should call 105 and quote job number P051926254.
