Woman cyclist killed in crash
A woman has been killed in an accident on a notorious stretch of main road near Bath.
Police are appealing for information following the accident on the A363 at the weekend.
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The incident happened at around 12.30pm on Saturday at Warleigh, when the woman's cycle and a Land Rover were in a collision.
The 64-year-old woman was seriously injured and died after being taken to the Royal United Hospital by ambulance.
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The road was closed for a number of hours as police carried out their investigation and cleared the scene.
The road through Sally-in-the-Woods has been the scene of many accidents in recent years and speed limits have been reduced in some places.
Anyone who was in the area at the time or witnessed the incident is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 0845 4567000.
Meanwhile, a cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Bath this morning.
Police were called to Lower Bristol Road, near the junction with Windsor Bridge Road, at 10.10am following reports of a collision.
The crash involved a car and a cyclist, who was taken to the Royal United Hospital by ambulance.
Nobody else was injured and the cyclist’s injuries were not thought to be serious.
Motorists did experience some delays while the scene was being cleared but the area is now back to normal.
Comments
by Tom Trosborg, Bath
Thursday, February 04 2010, 9:30AM
“Just to add to Jan's comments: in addition to the Edinburgh Marathon, a 24 hour 50 mile walk for charity, taking part in the London to Paris cycle ride, she also won her age group in the Bath Half Marathon last year. Miriam was a truly inspiring woman on many levels!”
by Jan Mitchell, Astoria, Oregon
Wednesday, February 03 2010, 9:33PM
“Angus Mitchell is my cousin and Miriam was his devoted wife. She was a librarian, and was a bright, funny and fiercely active woman who had run, skied, and cycled with Angus throughout their married life. Recently she had completed a marathon in Edinburgh and cycled in France. She had worked in the heritage programs in Bath and volunteered in libraries. Angus was a geologist and he and Miriam lived throughout the world during his career. She had visited the Mitchell family in California and Oregon, and we have stayed in contact. We are all shocked and saddened by the loss of this vital and delightful family member. We will miss her.”
by nb, bath
Wednesday, February 03 2010, 6:00PM
“Anomonmous, I'm sorry you took my general observations on (some) drivers personally. I feel qualified to make them as I am a cyclist, and have experienced the way some drivers treat me as if I was invisible so that I've had to take quick action to avoid injury to myself. I never claimed to know the circumstances - however if you have information, and that is why you wish to remain anonymous, then perhaps you would be so kind to share it with us, or even better share it with the police using he phone number in the article.”
by Tom Trosborg, Bath
Wednesday, February 03 2010, 12:02PM
“The dead cyclist is a friend of mine. You will be missed by many!”
by Anomonmous, Corsham
Tuesday, February 02 2010, 12:42PM
“This is a terribly sad story but what a silly comment ''nb'' above has made. I am guessing this person knows nothing about the circumstances surrounding this accident hence why presume and point the blame? My condolences to both families. RIP.”
by nb, bath
Tuesday, February 02 2010, 8:17AM
“another sad cyclist death. You cannot blame a 64 year old woman as being irresponsible. When will drivers learn? My condolences to her family.”