Pensioner died after collision with high-speed cyclist, inquest hears
Gwyn Lloyd Jones died of his injuries after being a collision with a cyclist travelling at 25mph last November

A coroner in Wales has highlighted the dangers of cycling at high speed at an inquest into the death of pedestrian who was struck by a bike in November.
Gwyn Lloyd Jones, 67, died of his injuries after a collision with cyclist Richard Eakins, who was travelling at 25mph down a narrow country lane on a wet night, according to the rider's GPS.
Mr Jones died of two fractures to the side of his skull and severe chest injuries, according to the post-mortem. He also had to wait in an ambulance outside Bronglais Hospital for 50 minutes, due to the A&E department being full.
According to the Cambrian News, Mr Eakins was riding home after work in Aberystwyth at around 7.25pm on November 7 when the collision occurred. Mr Jones was walking home from a meal at his daughter’s house.
The narrow road forced pedestrians onto the carriageway, which is reportedly poorly lit, especially on a rainy night.
The inquest heard that Mr Eakins turned his headlight off when its battery ran down, but did have a bright and fully working headtorch on.
Coroner Peter Brunton found that the poor street lighting and excessive speed for the circumstances caused the collision.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
“Had they [the breaches of the Highway Code] not occurred it could well have meant that the collision would not have occurred,” said Mr Brunton.
“There is no doubt that it was a substantial speed for a pushbike bearing in mind the atrocious conditions.”
Police confirmed that no charges have been brought against Mr Eakins for the incident.
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.
-
I rode my bike outside for the first time in four months after a winter cycling indoors - did riding 2,000 miles in my shed prepare me for outdoor reality?
Steve has taken on indoor challenges long and short over winter, but would 15-miles on the road prove a pedal stroke too far?
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
-
Mavic Syncros SL MIPS Helmet review: a jack of all trades but master of none?
Designed for road, gravel, and even XC MTB, the Syncros SL is a feature-packed multi-use helmet, but does it hit the allrounder sweet spot?
By Neal Hunt Published