Mystery surrounds death of cyclist in road incident in Upham near Bishop's Waltham

Police are trying to piece together how a 70-year-old cyclist was found dying by the side of the road.
By Tom Morton
Published 7th Aug 2022, 10:31 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2022, 13:46 BST
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Emergency services were called to Peak Lane in Upham on between 6am and 8am on Saturday after a man was found lying on a verge with his bike.

Despite medical attention the man, from Eastleigh, died at the scene.

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Police have described what happened as ‘a road traffic incident’ and want to hear from anyone who can shed light on what happened. They have said that the cyclist had not suffered any apparent injuries and so could have had a medical episode.

The man’s next of kin have been informed.

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PC Adam Sandham said said he was hoping a driver may have had dashcam footage, adding: ‘Any information regarding this incident, no matter how insignificant you believe it to be, could be key in establishing the exact circumstances and help aid our investigation.’

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting 44220317275.