Cyclist dies after crash in Lees

A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a van in Lees. 

UPDATE 3PM - The cyclist has now been confirmed to be a man in his 60's

He collided with a silver Ford Transit Panel Van.

A 35-year-old man has been was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He remains in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.

PC Joanne Worsley, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident where a man has lost his life, and our thoughts and sympathies are with the family and friends of the man at this incredibly sad time.

“Our investigation remains ongoing and I would like to take this opportunity to ask anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible. Did you see the vehicle or cyclist in the area at the time? Did you witness the collision?”

Anyone with any information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4751 quoting incident number 2342 of 06/08/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

The cyclist, whose age or gender hasn't been revealed, was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash on Huddersfield Road. 

It happened just after 5pm on Thursday (6 August) and the air ambulance was despatched. 

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

Police confirmed the sad news that the cyclist has died on Friday morning. 

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said on Thursday: "At around 5.15pm on Thursday 6 August 2020, police were called to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a van on Huddersfield Road in Lees.

"Emergency services attended and the cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

"He remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2342 of 06/08/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.