A WOMAN in her 80s has died after being hit by a bicycle.

Thames Valley Police said that the woman was hit by a dark grey Btwin hybrid bicycle on the towpath at Iffley Lock at around 12.40pm on November 20.

She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford for further treatment, but she died on Friday (December 2).

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The police said that the cyclist was unhurt, and no arrests have been made.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses following the incident. 

Investigating officer Detective Constable Ian Stevens, of the joint operations roads policing unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who has tragically died as a result of this collision.

“Her next of kin are being offered support at this extremely difficult time.

“I am appealing for anyone else who witnessed this collision to please come forward.

“We have been informed the tow path was busy at the time of the collision with pedestrians walking approximately 10 metres behind the woman at the time of the collision as well as further pedestrians walking 10 metres in front of her.

“As such we believe there are witnesses to this collision and wish to speak to them to establish the events leading to this collision.

“Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220523002.”

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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