Lancashire police appeal for witnesses following cyclist’s death

Lancashire Constabulary has appealed for witnesses after cyclist Jonathan Stewart Lee was killed on Freckleton Bypass on Wednesday following a collision with a Vauxhall Astra van.

The collision took place on the A584 Preston New Road at around 5.50pm with both Lee and the van travelling towards Freckleton.

Following the collision, Lee was taken to Royal Preston hospital where he sadly passed away.

Sergeant Rob Gomery from the Road Policing Team said:

“This was a tragic incident and my thoughts and those of all my team are with Jonathan’s family at this very sad and difficult time.

“I would like to appeal for any witnesses to come forward with any information that they may have about the circumstances of this collision. I am particularly interested in drivers or cyclists that may have dash or helmet cam footage that might have captured Jonathan on his bicycle or a white Vauxhall Astra van at or around the time of the collision.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting incident reference 1180 of April 26.