Cyclist killed in Fife

[glasgowcyclist]

From the BBC

"The crash happened on the A91 between Strathmiglo and Gateside at 11:30 when a Vauxhall Corsa travelling west hit a cyclist going in the same direction."​

GC

 

[MrGrumpy]

That is two now in the last week up this way

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/breaking-news-cyclist-killed-in-fife-accident-1.127746

 

[Twelve Spokes]

R.I.P

 

[MrGrumpy]

I know quite a bit more as this involves my wifes, pals sister in law as the driver, so details slowly coming out She is understandably in shock from what we have been told but no ID on the cyclist as yet. I just hope it was a genuine accident for her sake

 

[ComedyPilot]

RIP to the rider.

 

[HLaB]

Yikes, I saw the headlines and selfishly breathed a sigh of relief when I found out it was no one near me :-(

 

[snorri]

I don't usually add to these 'cyclist down' threads, but when I heard about this one on the radio today, it really affected me. I don't know anyone involved, but the increasing rate of cyclist fatalities is dreadful. It appears this latest collision was on a rural road, the type I'm usually cycling on. We can only express our concerns to those in power and hope for action to reverse this terrible trend.

 

[MrGrumpy]

@HLaB do or did you know Alistair Speed ? It looks like he was into his TT in a big way around our way ? I posted this up on one of my facebook Groups and his name popped came to light ?

 

[HLaB]

@HLaB do or did you know Alistair Speed ? It looks like he was into his TT in a big way around our way ? I posted this up on one of my facebook Groups and his name popped came to light ?

Just heard from a mate, he was only laughing and joking with him on a TT last night

 

[MrGrumpy]

your mate must have posted in my thread, shame . Not heard any more from my wifes friend as yet.... sounds like he may have been clipped from behind?? it will all come out eventually.

 

[HLaB]

 

[Mr Foldy]

Oh dear. It is starting to feel like a regular occurrence. It feels a bit real for me because Scotland is having a bad time of it.

 

[goody]

R.I.P.
Did they have to end with this;
The road is currently closed but it is due to re-open by 16:00.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

R.I.P.
Did they have to end with this;
The road is currently closed but it is due to re-open by 16:00.

I suppose it is necessary to inform other road users of the closure/reopening but it does have an insensitive feel to it. A bit like saying life will be back to normal at 4 o'clock, when it will be anything but for the victim's family.

GC

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Another one too close to home. Terrible shame. Condolences to friends and family.