Photos reveal terrifying moment Yorkshire cyclist was sent flying into the air after 'car went wrong way round roundabout'

By Grace Hammond
Published 20th Sep 2021, 06:56 BST
Updated 20th Sep 2021, 07:10 BST
The shocking photos show the moments after the cyclist appeared to be knocked off his bike by a carThe shocking photos show the moments after the cyclist appeared to be knocked off his bike by a car
The shocking photos show the moments after the cyclist appeared to be knocked off his bike by a car
Jack Schofield was lucky to escape with his life after colliding with a car which appeared to cut straight across a mini roundabout and wipe the 27-year-old out.

Photos of the incident show Jack, from Leeds, being sent into the air along with his bike, which he says is now “trashed” after the crash on Thursday.

Thankfully, he avoided any serious injuries, but was left extremely bruised and shaken by the incident, which took place in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The photographer and long-distance triathlete is hoping his lucky escape can help warn other drivers to drive carefully when cyclists are near.

Jack Schofield wants to ensure motorists drive carefully around cyclists by releasing the photos