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Premier League star Charlie Austin gives statement to police after he left a cyclist in a critical condition in crash

Premier League star Charlie Austin gave a statement to police after he left a cyclist in a critical condition after a traffic accident.

The Southampton striker hit a man who was riding his bicycle as he set off at a junction.

Austin immediately stopped to check on the cyclist, who was left in a critical condition by the crash.

Charlie Austin behind the wheel of his car in a photograph uploaded to Twitter in 2015
Charlie Austin behind the wheel of his car in a photograph uploaded to Twitter in 2015
Austin, who plays for Premier League side Southampton, was involved in an accident
Austin, who plays for Premier League side Southampton, was involved in an accident

The cyclist was rushed to a hospital after the accident in Southampton city centre, which took place in October.