Family release touching tribute to cyclist killed in collision near Boroughbridge

Police have now named the cyclist who died earlier this month following a collision with a Porsche on the A168 as 36-year-old Andrew Jackson of Hunsingore, near Wetherby...
By Brogan Maguire
Published 27th May 2020, 16:56 BST
Updated 27th May 2020, 16:58 BST
36-year old Andrew Jackson.36-year old Andrew Jackson.
36-year old Andrew Jackson.

His family said: “We are all devastated by the loss of Andrew. To us, he was a proud father of two young children, a loving husband and a caring son.

“He will leave a gaping hole in the lives of those close to him. We would now like to request space and time to grieve for him privately.”

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The collision occurred at around 1.45pm on Sunday, May 10 on the A168 northbound between Allerton Park and Boroughbridge.

It involved Mr Jackson, who was riding a light blue racing bicycle, and a black Porsche 911 Carrera, which were both travelling in the same direction towards Boroughbridge.

Mr Jackson was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The 35 year-old driver of the Porsche was arrested and has been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

An inquest into Mr Jackson’s death has been opened and adjourned.

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Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses, dash-cam footage or anyone who may have seen the cyclist or the Porsche prior to, and/or at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 101.

Quote North Yorkshire Police reference number 12200077893 when providing any information.