Cyclist in his 70s dies two weeks after Westcliff crash

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 14:57 · Archive

A cyclist in his 70s died after a collision with a pedestrian in Westcliff on 8 October.

A cyclist in his 70s died on 22 October, two weeks after a collision with a pedestrian in Westcliff. The crash happened on West Road, near the junction with Hainault Avenue, at around 4pm on 8 October. The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment but did not survive.

Essex Police are seeking witnesses to the incident. Detective Sergeant Matthew Keeble said the force wanted to speak to teenagers who were at the scene to understand what happened and to check that 'the child who was involved has not suffered any injuries'.

Officers believe a group of teenagers present at the time may have important information. Police are also appealing to anyone else in the area who witnessed the collision to come forward.

Members of the public are asked to contact Essex Police with information, CCTV footage, dash cam recordings or other relevant material. Reports can be submitted through the force's website or via its online Live Chat service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Those contacting police should quote reference 0854 of 8 October.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Cyclist dies two weeks after crash with pedestrian in WestcliffThe cyclist died two weeks after the crashEssexLive · 24 Oct, 15:30
• Cyclist in his 70s dies after crash with pedestrianA cyclist in his 70s has died after a crash two weeks ago in Westcliff with a pedestrian.Brentwood Guardian · 24 Oct, 14:14
• Cyclist in his 70s dies after crash with pedestrianA cyclist in his 70s has died after a crash two weeks ago in Westcliff with a pedestrian.Echo (Basildon) · 24 Oct, 14:14
• Cyclist in his 70s dies after crash with pedestrianA cyclist in his 70s has died after a crash two weeks ago in Westcliff with a pedestrian.Colchester Gazette · 24 Oct, 14:14

In this story: Westcliff · West Road · Hainault Avenue · Essex Police · Matthew Keeble

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