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From Sky News - A 56-year-old man has died after colliding with a cyclist while crossing a road.
Police are appealing for information about the collision on Wilmslow Road, close to Didsbury Library, in Manchester at around 4.35pm on Saturday 20 June.
It is believed the pedestrian was crossing the road when the incident happened.
He was left with serious head injuries and died in hospital a week later.

The cyclist is believed to have been at the scene when emergency services arrived, but police were not initially told about the incident and are now urging the cyclist to get in touch.
Police Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of the man at this desperately sad time.

"We recognise that the cyclist will be unaware of the sad developments since the collision occurred but we appeal to him directly to get in touch with us and help establish the circumstances so we can fully understand how this incident happened.

"Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who could have dash cam footage of the incident should also contact police as this would significantly aid our enquiries."

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That is sad but he ought to have reported it to the Police too ... and given his details at the scene. A great frustration for his relatives. A nice appeal by the police and I hope he comes forward.
I assume the ambulance dash cam could help if they have one of course! I'm assuming that the Police will have local signs up so let's hope he sees it and comes forward.
Cyclists must obey all rules of the road.
More promotion of the Highway Code into cycling groups could be very beneficial.

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It's getting to the stage of regulation and compulsory insurance for cyclists. I and other dog owners and mobility scooter users have complained bitterly about one local park being used a a velodrome, especially as one side has no cycling signs installed.

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lets bring sanity back to speed limits.
Drivers are like donkeys -they respond best to a carrot, not a stick .Road safety experts are like Asses - best kept covered up ,or sat on

Simon Gilbert
BBC CWR political reporter

New traffic cameras are to be switched on in Coventry this autumn after the city council was handed powers to fine motorists.

The move approved by the Department for Transport in a bid to tackle traffic offences.

They include illegal U-turns and stopping in yellow box junctions.

Unlike penalties from average speed cameras, councils can keep the money from these fines to reinvest in the area's transport network.

However, the move was not about the local authority making money, councillor Pat Hetherton told the BBC.

"Safety in particular is paramount here. Those signs are there for a reason, and when people ignore them, quite clearly there is a problem," she said.

"The thing is we'll keep traffic moving, because it should ease congestion, it's about improving air quality, and it's about people being safe.

"Make sure that you work with us on this and you won't be penalised in any way."
Turn from Briton Road into Walsgrave RoadImage source, Google
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One of the first areas to have enforcement cameras will be the junction of Briton Road and Walsgrave Road

Offences will be captured using cameras and the first four areas to be monitored in Coventry will relate to illegal right turns.

The technology will be installed at the junctions of Walsgrave Road and Briton Road; Foleshill Road and Arbury Avenue; Stoney Stanton Road and Cambridge Street; and Radford Road and Laurence Saunders Road.

Enforcement is due to begin in the autumn, but motorists should receive warning letters for a first offence, the council said.

After that, government guidance says drivers could face fines ranging from £20 for lower-level penalties paid promptly, up to £105 for late payment of higher-level penalties.

Nearby Walsall Council announced in July it was also successful in applying for the new powers and would enforce them from September.

Warwickshire County Council told the BBC it was still considering whether to apply.

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lets bring sanity back to speed limits.
Drivers are like donkeys -they respond best to a carrot, not a stick .Road safety experts are like Asses - best kept covered up ,or sat on