A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 57-year-old father-of-three was hospitalised in a hit and run on the Lincolnshire border.
Neil Wainwright was cycling on the A616 towards South Muskham at around 6.40pm on Sunday, March 7 when a car crashed into him. The driver left the scene, leaving Neil severely injured on the side of the road where he was found by a member of the public.
He suffered a fractured frontal skull, a neck fracture, ten broken ribs, several lower spinal fractures and a broken pelvis, and he required surgery. He was fighting for his life in hospital for nearly two weeks, but has since been discharged.
Nottinghamshire Police revealed this week that a 43-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, March 17 in Tuxford. He has since been released under investigation.
A 23-year-old man was also interviewed under caution in relation to the collision as police continue their enquiries into the incident.
Detective Constable Sarah Stables, from Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Unit, said: “We have been working around the clock to track down the driver who caused Mr Wainwright such serious injuries and left him at the roadside.
“After lengthy searches on local CCTV and ANPR cameras we were able to track down a vehicle in connection with the incident.”
She added: “It was great to hear that the victim has now been discharged from hospital. He had suffered 10 broken ribs and was in a lot of pain and discomfort, so I’m glad to hear he’s continuing on his path to recovery.”
The victim’s daughters Georgina, Laura and Claire Wainwright had been desperately urging anyone who saw the incident to help with the police investigation.
Georgina recently spoke emotionally about the ordeal, saying: “The whole family is in bits. It’s really shook us to be honest.
“He’s done remarkably well so far, but he’s not out the woods yet and we’re all very much on edge still. He will be in recovery for a long time.
“He’s not just a devoted father, but he is a son and full time carer to his mother who suffers from dementia, a brother, a granddad, an uncle, a friend and a work colleague.
“He’s a big believer of road safety and promotes it to everyone he knows. He was fully equipped on the night of the incident, wearing the right gear in the conditions.”
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is being urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 656 of March 7.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Three streets in Cleethorpes will be closed for one day in August to allow for the annual resurfacing programme to be completed.
People are asked to not park on the following streets on Monday 22 August, from 7:30am until 6pm, to allow the works to take place:
South Street, Cleethorpes – the entire street
Whites Road, Cleethorpes – the entire street
William Street, Cleethorpes – partial closure between Mill Rd to house no. 11 on William Street
Unfortunately, people have continued to park on William Street and Whites Road where sweeping must take place. It is essential a full sweep is carried out to remove the aggregate to ensure highway safety.
People have also continued to park on South Street where double yellow lines need to be re-installed.
Following several failed attempts to complete the works, a Traffic Regulation Order of ‘no stopping’ will be put in place to prohibit parking to deter people from obstructing the highway.
The contractor has made several attempts over recent months to complete this programme, and enforcement is the last resort, and where possible, we would like to avoid this.
Officers are kindly requesting that all vehicles are removed from the highway and footpath for the duration of these works on Monday 22 August.
The family of a 28-year-old man who died on the A47 in Cambridgeshire last week have paid tribute to him, describe him as having a “heart of pure gold”.
Cameron Shepherd, 28, was the driver of a truck travelling westbound at Kings Cliffe, having left the A1 near Wansford in Cambridgeshire, when he was involved in a collision with two HGVs at 7.15am on Wednesday, August 10.
Officers and paramedics attended but sadly Cameron, who was from Holbeach, Spalding, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The drivers of the two other vehicles were uninjured.
In a statement, the victim’s family said: “Cameron, a full of life, motor enthusiast with a heart of pure gold.
“He touched so many people in all different ways. He enjoyed all aspects of life and had many interests which he shared with his friends, nothing was too much trouble.
“His world was his son and his mum along with his fiancée and all his close family and friends.
“A gentle man who always told people, I love you. A funny, happy chappie who is going to be greatly missed by so many.”
Cambridgeshire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicles in the moments leading up to it, to contact them via their webchat service, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 115 of August 10.
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