Elderly cyclist killed in tragic road collision in Barnsley

An elderly man has died after being knocked off his bike while cycling in South Yorkshire.

The 71-year-old was seriously injured in the collision at Doncaster Road near the Stairfoot Roundabout in Barnsley on Tuesday morning.

He was taken to Northern General Infirmary in Sheffield but sadly passed away from his injuries this morning (Friday), South Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

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The force is now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who could have dashcam footage from Tuesday morning which can help piece together the man's journey.

Doncaster Road near the Stairfoot Roundabout, BarnsleyDoncaster Road near the Stairfoot Roundabout, Barnsley
Doncaster Road near the Stairfoot Roundabout, Barnsley

Roads Policing Sergeant Matt Duffy said: “We are investigating how the man involved in this collision suffered his injuries. We believe he may have been involved in a road traffic collision.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who can remember passing a cyclist between 8:30am and 10am on Doncaster Road, and the area around Stawbridges Garden Centre on the morning of Tuesday 11 August.

“We are also keen to hear from those who may have dash cam footage of the roads around that time.

“As we try to piece together the man’s journey, we ask that those with any information that can help us are asked to call 101 and quote incident number 319 of 11 of August 2020.”