Family pay tribute to cyclist killed in collision near Andover
Family say Oliver Gadney was "funny, intelligent, kind and humble"
Last updated 24th Aug 2021
The family of a man who died in a collision near Andover earlier this month has paid tribute to him.
It happened on the 15 August on an unnamed road known locally as Newton Lane between Barton Stacey and Newton Stacey at around 3.30pm, involving a cyclist and a Vauxhall Astra car.
The air ambulance was called to the incident but unfortunately the cyclist, 45-year-old Oliver Gadney from Greenacres in Barton Stacey, died at the scene.
His family said:
“He was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, grandson, uncle, nephew and loyal friend who was lost too soon.
“He lived life to the full. He was funny, intelligent, kind and humble.
“His legacy lives on in his two girls.
“He will never be forgotten.”
Arrest
A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of death by careless driving and causing death by driving a vehicle while unlicensed or uninsured.
She was released under investigation while Police carry out their enquiries.
Police continue to appeal for witnesses who saw the incident or may have dash-cam footage of it to call us on 101 or report information online, quoting 44210325082.