Cyclist dies in crash in Paignton

Police are appealing for witness and information following a fatal road traffic collision in Paignton.

Officers were called at around 7pm on Wednesday 5 February to Southfield Avenue after it was reported that a collision had taken place involving a pedal cycle and a van.

Sadly, the cyclist, a local man in his 60s, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

A local man in his 70s has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at a collision. He remains in police custody at this time.

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene.

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