Sixth form head dies after cycling collision

A cyclist who died following a collision with a car has been named as the head of a school sixth form.

Dorset Police said Justin Loveland, 50, was knocked down at about 07:30 BST on 16 May in Bridport Road, Dorchester.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he died the following day.

Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis said staff were "deeply saddened" by the loss of a "fantastic teacher" who had worked there for 22 years.

In a statement, the school said: "Mr Loveland was woven into the fabric of our school.

"For each of those 22 years, he led students across Dartmoor as part of the Ten Tors challenge.

"This was him, a teacher willing to give up countless hours, providing our students with the chance to experience new things and push themselves beyond what they thought was possible.

"Above all, Mr Loveland was a fantastic teacher.

"The countless messages received from current and former students, parents' past and present and members of the wider education community show just how much he meant to so many people."

In a further tribute, the teacher's family said: "Justin was a much-loved son, brother, uncle and teacher.

"The expressions of sadness and love for Justin from the school, cycling community and many friends from Dorchester and all across the country have been over-whelming.

"We will miss him hugely."

Police have appealed for information about the crash, which involved a white Fiat Panda.

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