POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died following a fall from his bike on Castlemorton Common.
The incident took place on the B4208 at 10.50am on Friday (April 15). A blue Kia Sorento is believed to have turned onto the road from a side lane and the cyclist, travelling along the lane in the direction of Welland, is thought to have then lost control of his bike and fallen onto the road.
There is not thought to have been any contact between the bike and the car.
The cyclist, a man in his 70s, suffered serious head injuries. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Birmingham, where he later died.
The driver of the Kia, a man in his 70s, was arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail while enquiries continue.
PC Paul Pickering, investigating, said: “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or the cyclist or Kia in the moments leading up to it.”
Anyone with information should call 0300 333 3000, quoting 82/N/150411, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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