(posted 7703 days ago)Cyclist dies in crash horror
Feb 25 2003
By Peter HarrisonSouth London Press
HORRIFIED passers-by lifted up a car in a failed bid to save the life of a cyclist trapped underneath.The 45-year-old man died after coming off his bike having collided with the open door of a parked van.
He had been cycling along Kennington Lane when his handlebars were caught in the door of a parked Renault Kangoo.
He fell off his bike and into the path of a Volvo car travelling behind him, shortly after 2pm on Sunday.
Onlookers rushed to help the local man, whom police were still not identifying yesterday, by lifting up the car and pulling him from underneath.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor after ambulance crews arrived by road and air moments later.
Police closed off the busy route as officers from Hampton's collision investigation unit carried out their investigations.
The road was reopened at about 5.40pm. Investigating officer, Sergeant Greg Page, said: "People assisted at the scene by helping to lift the vehicle the man was trapped under and pulled him out.
"We are only too eager to speak with anyone who saw this accident."
Police inquiries are continuing into the exact cause of the accident.
An inquest is expected to be opened and adjourned this week at Southwark Coroner's Court.
People with information should call the collision investigation unit at Hampton on 020-8247 6935.