Cyclist fighting for his life after van crash - driver arrested

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An elderly cyclist was fighting for life after a crash involving a van.

The 85-year-old was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. He was in a critical but stable condition. A white Mercedes Sprinter van collided with the cyclist at around 10.20am on Monday, June 15, on Temple Bar, Willenhall.

Police arrested a man, aged 32, on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs. He was later released pending investigation.

Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened to contact me.

“If you have dashcam footage or any information which can assist our investigation I’m keen to hear from you.
“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the elderly man’s family during what is a worrying and difficult time for them.�

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at our website, by calling 101 or emailing and quote log 1267 of June 15.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/bla...r-van-18430591

On Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:43:43 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

QUOTE:
An elderly cyclist was fighting for life after a crash involving a van..

The 85-year-old was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. He was in a critical but stable condition. A white Mercedes Sprinter van collided with the cyclist at around 10.20am on Monday, June 15, on Temple Bar, Willenhall.

Police arrested a man, aged 32, on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs. He was later released pending investigation..

Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened to contact me.

“If you have dashcam footage or any information which can assist our investigation I’m keen to hear from you.
“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the elderly man’s family during what is a worrying and difficult time for them.�

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at our website, by calling 101 or emailing and quote log 1267 of June 15.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/bla...r-van-18430591

There are how many million vehicles on the road? And you are surprised some make mistakes?!

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:59:33 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:43:43 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

QUOTE:
An elderly cyclist was fighting for life after a crash involving a van.

The 85-year-old was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. He was in a critical but stable condition. A white Mercedes Sprinter van collided with the cyclist at around 10.20am on Monday, June 15, on Temple Bar, Willenhall.

Police arrested a man, aged 32, on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs. He was later released pending investigation.

Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened to contact me.

“If you have dashcam footage or any information which can assist our investigation I’m keen to hear from you.
“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the elderly man’s family during what is a worrying and difficult time for them.�

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at our website, by calling 101 or emailing and quote log 1267 of June 15.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/bla...r-van-18430591

There are how many million vehicles on the road? And you are surprised some make mistakes?!

How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:03:16 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 6:59:33 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:43:43 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

QUOTE:
An elderly cyclist was fighting for life after a crash involving a van.

The 85-year-old was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. He was in a critical but stable condition. A white Mercedes Sprinter van collided with the cyclist at around 10.20am on Monday, June 15, on Temple Bar, Willenhall.

Police arrested a man, aged 32, on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs. He was later released pending investigation.

Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police's serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’m appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen what happened to contact me..

“If you have dashcam footage or any information which can assist our investigation I’m keen to hear from you.
“We have specialist family liaison officers supporting the elderly man’s family during what is a worrying and difficult time for them.�

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at our website, by calling 101 or emailing and quote log 1267 of June 15.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/bla...r-van-18430591

There are how many million vehicles on the road? And you are surprised some make mistakes?!

How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:22:47 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

Irrelevant to the fact that you would be able to drive perfectly fine with it.

On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:22:47 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

I take it you're not clever enough of a cyclist to answer my question on purple feet?

On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:22:47 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

Should we all report Simon for this? After all, it's against the law. And Simon agrees with every single law being adhered to the letter.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 8:12:31 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:22:47 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

I take it you're not clever enough of a cyclist to answer my question on purple feet?

The article you posted explains it all.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitnes...s-veiny-343017

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 8:13:04 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:22:47 +0100, Simon Mason wrote:

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:19:52 PM UTC+1, Commander Kinsey wrote:


How is taking drugs and then driving a "mistake"?

It's a small misdemeanour which most don't give a **** about. You smoke weed don't you?

Can't stand the stuff since I last took some in 1982.

Should we all report Simon for this? After all, it's against the law. And Simon agrees with every single law being adhered to the letter.

I smoked some in Amsterdam legally.