Cyclist dies in Manston accident
A cyclist has died after being hit by a lorry near Manston.
The accident happened at 6.20am today when a white Mercedes LGV lorry was overtaking the rider between the Drome Garage and Charles River laboratory on Manston Road.
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Police at the scene of the accident in Manston
The cyclist, a man, died at the scene.
The road was closed as police investigated but opened around 11am.
The lorry driver was taken to Thanet hospital in Margate suffering from shock.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw vehicles to call Kent Police's serious collision investigation unit on 01622 798538.
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by emma steel, newcastle
Wednesday, February 24 2010, 11:29PM
“my thoughts are with all his family and friend, sleep tight marc x”
by david the cyclist, margate
Wednesday, February 24 2010, 7:37PM
“i cant descibe how horrible this makes me feel.
From my own point of view as a regular thanet cyclist i really would like to find out the real circumstances behind this collision....a number of questions are in my mind.....
In answer to the guy who said we need more cycle paths....although it would appear to make sense they really dont help. If you follow them round thanet you just end up having to negotiate around four times more junctions. Most cycling collisions happen at junctions (i know this one didnt). Browse onto john franklins cyclecraft website and he has all the detailed research from around the world to demonstrate more accidents when cyclepaths are widespread or well used. Seems contrary to intuition but true.
Im reluctant to automatically slag off the van driver without knowing the circumstances.
I went white when i was told about this poor cyclist....there but for the grace etc....”
by Jackie Neve, Minster Thanet
Wednesday, February 24 2010, 3:49PM
“You were a friend of my son Robert Taylor who will miss you - such a shock - you were such a lovely polite lad x”
by danielle french, margate
Wednesday, February 24 2010, 8:17AM
“gone but never to be forgotten.x”
by James Keeley, Ramsgate
Tuesday, February 23 2010, 11:07PM
“We have set up a Facebook page for everyone that knows him. Please feel free to join;
http://bit.ly/9j1y71”