A CYCLIST has died after crashing into a tree.

The man, who is in his 50s, is believed to have been riding from Henley-on-Thames in the direction of Marlow when he crashed on Marlow Road at around 2.40pm on Sunday.

Oxford Mail:

Emergency services closed the road but the man, who is from Windlesham in Surrey, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other vehicles are thought to be involved. 

His next of kin have been told and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Now police are hoping any witnesses who saw the incident or the cyclist on Marlow Road will come forward.  

Drivers are also being asked to check their dash-cam footage.

Sergeant Darren Brown, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Three Mile Cross, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this difficult time.

“We are investigating the circumstances following this incident and we would like to hear from anyone who saw the incident to please come forward.

“Additionally we would ask drivers in the area at the time to please check their dash-cams and contact us if they have any relevant footage.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43210141362”.

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