2013-06-09 - Rider Down/Fatality. Teenage Cyclist Killed near Swansea

RIP rider, deepest condolences to family and friends.

  June 9 (Press Association) -- Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old cyclist died in a collision near Swansea.
 A white Ford Fiesta collided with the cyclist on a junction in Gowerton, a village four miles from the city, at around 1.30am today.
 The cyclist, who lived locally, was taken to Morriston Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
 A spokesman for South Wales Police said it was not believed that any other vehicles were involved in the collision.
 He added: "South Wales Police would like to speak to any person who witnessed the collision or who stopped to provide assistance, or anyone who may have seen the vehicle being driven prior to the collision and who have not yet given their details.
 "The road was closed for approximately 4 hours while police carried out initial investigations and recovered the vehicles."
A police family liaison officer has been appointed and is supporting the 17-year-old's family, he said.
 The coroner has also been informed of the death. Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police's serious collision investigation unit on 101.

http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Teenager-killed-road-accident-Swansea/story-19232523-detail/story.html

My condolences to the riders Family and friends.

So sad...