Police Statement on Purton Road Death

11-year-old boy named locally as Dan Climance was killed following collision with a road sweeper.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal accident in Purton yesterday.

At approximately 7.18pm, the 11-year old cyclist, accompanied by his dad and older brother, was cycling along Station Road near Bamford Close in the direction of Cricklade, when the boy collided with a DAF road sweeper, which was travelling in the direction of Hook.

The 56-year-old driver of the road sweeper, from the Swindon area, was not injured as a result of the collision.

The cyclist, from Purton, who has not been named, sadly died at the scene.

Collision Investigator Scott Hill said: "This was a very tragic incident in which a young boy sadly lost his life. I would like to appeal to any witnesses, who have not already made contact with police, to contact us immediately. Any information may assist us in our investigation."

Information

Anyone with information should call PC Lee Prince on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously if preferred.