Death crash cyclist named
The woman cyclist who died on the A4 near Box last Wednesday has been named as Sarah Hayward, who lived near Bath.
The 39-year-old had been riding towards the village at around 7.20pm when she was overtaken by a car.
The collision, which happened on the A4 near the Platinum Nissan car dealership site, saw the cyclist come into contact with the bonnet and windscreen of the car.
Great Western Ambulance were called to the scene and took the cyclist to the Royal United Hospital.
Ms Hayward sustained serious head injuries and later died.
The driver and passengers in the Ford Focus were unharmed.
The 27-year-old driver of the car, who is from Bath, was arrested on Saturday morning but she has now been released on police bail pending further inquiries .
An investigation is being carried out by Wiltshire police's Central Roads Policing Unit into how the accident happened.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident and have asked anyone with any information to contact PC Chris Penney on 08454 087000 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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5 Comments
by Mark Hayward and Lisa Newton, Bath Spa / Nottingham
Sunday, September 06 2009, 11:43AM
“Both Mark and me, Lisa will always remember and treasure all the good times we spent with you, harry and pete.
Sarah, you always made time to see us, you were always welcoming, happy and full of fun.
We will both miss you more than words can say and you will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. Much Love Mark and Lisaxx”
by Corinne Durnford, Bath
Wednesday, August 26 2009, 6:39PM
“Sarah you were a beautiful and wonderful person, we are devasted that you are gone but you will be in our hearts forever. We will support pete and harry in anyway we can, words cannot say how much you will be missed.”
by Roger from SCM Group UK, Birmingham
Wednesday, August 26 2009, 12:13PM
“So sad to hear of this devastating accident. My condolences to Sarah's family”
by Nicola, Bath
Wednesday, August 26 2009, 8:14AM
“How sad and tragic. My condolences to the family and friends of Sarah.
More cycle lanes needed”
by Victoria Johnston, Chepstow
Tuesday, August 25 2009, 8:40PM
“Our beautiful friend Sarah, nothing will be the same without you. We will look after your boys. We will keep you with us in our hearts. Love always.”