Dedicated charity fundraiser killed in crash involving car and bike
Tributes have been paid to a cyclist who died after a crash involving a car in Bridgend[1]. Peter Pendlebury, 76, was critically injured in the crash[2] in Simonston Road on Wednesday, November 15 , and died in hospital. Police are still appealing for any witnesses to the accident that involved a silver Honda Jazz to come forward.
Mr Pendlebury was originally from Blackpool but settled in the Bridgend area for the last 40 years. In a tribute released by his family through South Wales Police[3] they said: "He was a loving husband of 53 years, a proud father to three children, and a doting grandad to four wonderful grandchildren. "Peter was an avid amateur photographer, loved his motorbike, and was a keen cyclist.
He was a member of the Phoenix cycle club with which he raised money for various charities over the last 30 years. Peter was a well-respected member of the community and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
"Finally we would like to thank the nurses at the University Hospital of Wales[6] for their kindness and offer our thanks to all the emergency services and any members of the public that attended the scene."
A statement from South Wales Police said: "We are continuing to investigate the road traffic collision which happened on Simonston Road, Bridgend at around 11.55am on Wednesday, November 15. The collision involved a silver Honda Jazz and a cyclist. We want to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who was in the area at the time and has any dashcam footage."
Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 2300389022.
References
- ^ Bridgend (www.walesonline.co.uk)
- ^ critically injured in the crash (www.walesonline.co.uk)
- ^ South Wales Police (www.walesonline.co.uk)
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- ^ University Hospital of Wales (www.walesonline.co.uk)