Cyclist who died in crash on Desford High Street named

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 at 11:31

Peta Morris, 69, passed away in a hospital in Coventry after colliding with a van on Wednesday 3 February.

A 46-year-old man from Market Bosworth who was arrested in connection with the incident remains under investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

Officers are still appealing for information about the incident.

Detective Constable Kasie Carter, from force's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This collision happened close to High Street’s junction with Main Street which is the major route through the village.

“I would like to continue to appeal to anyone who was in the area on Wednesday morning and saw what happened – or anyone who was travelling in the area and has a dashcam installed in their vehicle - to get in touch.

“Our efforts to establish the circumstances of what happened are very much continuing so if you have any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, please contact us as it could help our investigation.”

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