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A woman who crashed into a cyclist and fled the scene says she wishes she could turn back time.

The driver, who has apologised to cyclist, admits she made a mistake but says that personal comments made about her online were hurtful and unnecessary.

The woman, who suffers with anxiety and has asked to remain anonymous, bumped into the cyclist at a roundabout in Camborne on Monday morning.

She left the scene and went to work “in a state of shock”.

The woman, who is in her 30s, says that comments made about following the incident went too far.

She is now is urging people to think twice before posting personal remarks.

“The road was clear and as I left the roundabout the cyclist appeared from nowhere,” she said.

“Nothing bad like this has ever happened to me before and I went into shock; I could see he was being attended to but that did not make it right for me to drive off. I was sick all morning whilst trying to call police when I arrived at work.”

Police officers and paramedics were called to South Terrace in Camborne at about 7.45am on Monday.

At the time, police said the male cyclist sustained minor injuries and was taken home by officers. A force spokesperson confirmed that the driver later contacted police via phone.

The woman said she was cautioned by police.

Referring to the comments made about her on social media, the driver added: “There have been some comments I find a bit personal and not necessary. I made a mistake and I am sorry, it does not mean I deserve comments about my weight, attitude etc.

“It was a poor decision I made which if I could I would go back and change in a heartbeat.”

She has now apologised to the cyclist.

“The cyclist is okay," she added.

“I sent an apology letter as I did not expect to react how I did. It’s never happened to me before.

“I would like to say people should think before they react and do not know whole situation.

“None of us know how we will react until it happens to you. I wish I could go back and change how I reacted.”