25 January 2010

Cyclist who died in Windlesham named

A cyclist who died following a collision in Windlesham yesterday (Sunday, 24 January) morning has been formally identified as 70-year-old Joseph Telford.

The victim from the Lightwater area was cycling down Woodlands Lane towards Chobham when the incident happened at around 10am.

The pensioner had set off on his journey approximately twenty minutes earlier and rode past the police station, along the Broadway Road and into Windlesham. He was wearing protective clothing with a bright yellow jacket and a helmet.

West Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses to the collision and is keen to hear from the driver of a car, believed to be a small grey or blue hatchback or saloon model, which overtook the cyclist just before the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collision Investigation Unit on 01483 639922.



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