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Road safety to be considered after cyclist's death

Jenny Kirk & Aimee Dexter
BBC News, Norfolk
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Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in a Norfolk village

Road safety discussions will take place following the death of a cyclist, a parish council says.

Norfolk Police is investigating whether a vehicle failed to stop following a crash in Matlaske, near Gresham, on 1 March.

The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was found in a serious condition on Blossom Hill at 13:30 GMT. He later died at the scene.

A Matlaske Parish Council spokesperson said they would discuss road safety in the area following the death of the individual.

Reverend David Longe, Rector of the Matlaske Benefice, said: "Everyone will be affected because we see people passing through on bicycles regularly."

The cyclist was said to be travelling towards Holt.

Reverend Longe said: " We don't know a huge amount more at the moment, but we will offer any support we can."

Jenny Kirk/BBC Reverend David Longe is standing in the middle of the picture. He has brown hair, and is smiling towards the camera. He is wearing grey vestment, with a white Church of England collar. He is standing in front of the flint walls of his church in Norfolk. Jenny Kirk/BBC
Reverend David Longe said the church would provide support to people affected by the cyclist's death

Kevin Clark, who often cycles in the village, said the roads in the area were "busy", with "mud and the standing water" causing trouble for cars and motorcycles.

He told the BBC he wanted to "try and get a better understanding" of what happened on Saturday.

Jenny Kirk/BBC Kevin Clark is in the middle of the picture, smiling looking towards the camera. He has a black helmet on, and a black zip up jacket. Jenny Kirk/BBC
Kevin Clark, who cycles around the area, said the roads can be busy

A spokesperson at Norfolk Police said: "The investigation into his death is ongoing with one line of enquiry being the possible involvement of another vehicle which did not stop at the scene."

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage or information about a "vehicle driving in the area with damaged bodywork".

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