Cyclist dies after being thrown off bike when wheel hit crack in the road

The man in his 80s suffered serious injuries and died in hospital

Author: Harry BoothPublished 3rd Jan 2023

A pensioner has died after coming off his bicycle when his front wheel got lodged in a crack in the road.

The man in his 80s suffered serious injuries and died later in hospital.

The crash happened at around 11am yesterday (Monday 2 January) on Island Lane near Winmarleigh.

Lancashire Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash to get in touch.

Officers are particularly keen to find a woman who stopped to give first aid at the scene.

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting log 349 of 2 January.

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