Council reviews roundabout after cyclist's death

James Sullivan died in hospital following the crash in Woodley in August

A council will look at whether new safety measures should be introduced on a roundabout following the death of a cyclist.

James Sullivan, a father-of-two, was hurt in a crash with a grey Hyundai i20 on the Shepherds Hill Roundabout, known locally as the Peanut Roundabout, in Woodley on 29 August. The 49-year-old died in hospital later.

A 24-year-old man from Slough was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and was bailed, police said in September.

Wokingham council's executive member for highways Adrian Betteridge said officers will review what might be done to make the roundabout safer following 10 reported crashes in five years.

Mr Betteridge told a full council meeting: "We should not accept the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads, in the country as a whole or in Wokingham.

"Road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are more vulnerable and are harmed more disproportionately.

"The police are investigating the collision, and council officers will work with the police to understand the causes and any contributory factors."

While he said the 10 incidents happened at multiple locations around the roundabout, previous reviews had not highlighted any measures would be necessary.

"However, in the light of the tragic incident and having discussed the general situation at the roundabout with you and officers, officers will look again at what changes could be made in the area, both at specific locations and in general," he added during the meeting.

"Changes which mitigate collisions in this area will be considered."