Schoolboy cyclist dies after being hit by a car in Middlewich
A schoolboy cyclist has died after being hit by a car.
Police say the 11-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene of the crash in Cheshire.
It happened on Booth Lane in Middlewich, near to its junction with Tetton Lane, on 28 April, just before 2.15pm.
The crash involved a black Fiesta ST and a pedal cyclist. Cheshire Police say the "occupants of the Fiesta have been arrested" and the young cyclist's family are being supported by specialist officers.
Sergeant Simon Degg said: 'This is an incredibly sad incident in which a young boy has lost his life. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time.
'We would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn't already spoken to police to get in touch with us.
"The same goes for anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam footage, which could aid our enquiries."
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