A cyclist has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a four-wheel-drive late Wednesday afternoon.

The crash happened at the intersection of Essex Street and Toowong Road in Bayswater at 6pm.

The female rider was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital.

On Thursday morning, police issued an appeal for information into the crash.

By Thursday afternoon, the driver of the vehicle contacted police and is now “assisting with inquiries”.

Police are still appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.