14 year old cyclist dies following collision with a car in Stoke Gifford

A 14-year-old boy has died following a collision in South Gloucestershire.

Police have confirmed Leyton Coombs died days after the crash involving a car and his bicycle on Great Stoke Way, Stoke Gifford, last Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to the incident at 7.40pm and paramedics took him to hospital in a serious condition.

Despite the efforts of doctors, he died in hospital on Sunday.

In a statement, Avon & Somerset Police said: "Our thoughts are with Leyton’s family at this devastating time. They are being supported by a specially trained officer and will be kept updated as our investigation progresses."

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