This is the poignant tribute to a local cyclist killed on Tuesday night in a fatal RTA in Altcar.

A single bunch of flowers has been placed on one of two police appeal boards placed at the site of the crash on the bend where Causeway Lane and Wood Lane meet.

The road was closed for around five hours after the man - believed to be from Formby and riding downhill - was hit by a Transit tipper. Yellow chalk markings show the position of the truck while police tape can just be seen on the Formby bound side of the road.

Recent fine weather has seen a significant rise in cyclists in and around west Lancashire - QLocal's Roger Blaxall saw four men on the same stretch of road at three o'clock yesterday afternoon as he took these photos; none of them were wearing helmets…

Police are hoping to release the name of the dead man today; there has been no news on charges for the Transit driver involved in the incident.

Original QLocal report: https://www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Appeal_following_fatal_collision_in_Altcar-55045869.htm

Last year 'Kill your speed not a cyclist' posters appeared on lampposts around the area - a timely reminder to all drivers and bikers.