British cyclist killed in crash with car

UK March 04, 2013

British cyclist killed in crash with car

OLVESTON, England (AP) — A 23-year-old British cyclist has died in a crash with a car during a local race in western England.

Junior Heffernan was fatally injured in a collision with a vehicle during the annual Severn Bridge Road Race near Olveston in Gloucestershire on Sunday. The race was called off after Heffernan was hit on the third of 10 laps of a 6.6-mile circuit.

British Cycling president Brian Cookson says "this is a tragedy which will profoundly sadden everyone associated with cycling in this country." Heffernan, who rode for the Herbalife-Leisure Lakes team, also competed in triathlon events.

Subjects
- Sports,
- Cycling,
- Accidents,
- Accidents and disasters
Locations
- United Kingdom,
- Western Europe,
- Europe,
- England

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