Cyclist dies following collision in Shrewsbury
A cyclist has died following a collision involving a car in Shrewsbury last night.
The collision happened at around 9.10pm when a white Land Rover Range Rover Sport travelling along Wenlock Road in the direction of Much Wenlock and the cyclist collided near the Peacock Inn.
The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
An off-duty paramedic, who came across the incident, stopped to help before the arrival of emergency services.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Ambulance staff arrived to find a cyclist, a man, in cardiac arrest who was already being given CPR by those on scene. The team quickly took over emergency treatment and continued advanced life support at the scene. Sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead a short time later.”
Police are keen to speak with anyone who saw the incident, was in the area at the time, or has dashcam footage of the collision.
If you have any information, please call West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident number 753s of 3 October 2018.
Alternatively, information can be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
