Sudbury – Man dies in hospital following collision

A cyclist who sustained serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Sudbury earlier this month has died.

Police were called at 2.30pm on Tuesday 5 May, to reports of a collision involving a bicycle and a white Peugeot Expert van, on the A134 at the staggered junction with Mills Lane.

The cyclist was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment where he sadly died on Sunday 24 May. Police are able to name the deceased as Ian Simpson, aged 77, from Hartest.

A 41-year-old man from Essex was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug-driving and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre. He was released under investigation pending the outcome of blood tests.

Officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses - including any other motorists driving in the area around the time of the collision with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, who are asked to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/25521/26.

Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us  

Email: SCIU@norfolk.police.uk

Phone: Call 101

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999

If you have been involved in or affected by a road traffic collision, advice and support information can be found at: www.suffolk.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/road-traffic-incident-support-organisations/