Woman, 80, dies after being struck by cyclist during charity bike ride

An 80-year-old woman has died after she was struck down by a cyclist taking part in a charity bike ride.

The pensioner, who hasn’t been named, was hit while walking in Stalybridge, Tameside, Greater Manchester, at around 12pm on May 4.

She suffered serious injuries and died in hospital on Wednesday, according to Greater Manchester Police.

It’s thought the cyclist, described as a male taking part in an organised event, was overtaking another bike when the accident happened.

The man suffered minor injuries in the crash and remained at the scene.

No arrests have been made, but the investigation is ongoing.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: ‘At around 12pm on Sunday 4 May, a push-bike was being ridden by a male along Mottram Road in Stalybridge.

‘It is believed that the bike has gone to overtake another cyclist which was moving more slowly in-front.

‘As it has overtaken, it has collided with a female pedestrian at the junction of Matley Lane.

‘The woman, aged 80, received serious injuries, and sadly died in hospital on 7 May. The cyclist received minor injuries. The cyclist remained at the scene and no arrests have been made.

The statement asked anyone who has information that could help the investigation to get in touch with police.

‘The cyclist was taking part in an event and officers are particularly keen on other cyclists who may have witnessed the incident or have footage to come forward,’ it added.

‘This also includes anyone with dashcam, CCTV, mobile, or doorbell footage from the wider area.’

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