Cardiologist Dr Robert Sapsford named as man hit and killed by transit van in Ledsham

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A cyclist killed after being hit by a transit van yesterday has been named as Leeds cardiologist Doctor Robert Sapsford.

Dr Sapsford, 59, was cycling along Great North Road in Ledsham, a village between Castleford and Leeds, yesterday (September 16) when he was hit by the van at 6.10am. The driver of the van, a 29-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He’s since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Today, West Yorkshire Police have named the victim as Doctor Robert Sapsford, who worked as a cardiologist in Leeds. He died at the scene. His family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

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In a statement issued this afternoon, a spokesperson for the force said: "Police have named the man who died in a road traffic collision in Ledsham yesterday as Doctor Robert Sapsford who worked as a cardiologist.

"Dr Robert Sapsford, aged 59 died after he was involved in a collision between a bicycle and a transit van on Great North Road yesterday morning. Enquiries remain ongoing by the Major Collision and Enquiry Team. The family of Dr Sapsford have asked for their privacy to be respected.

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"Officers would continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash cam footage of the bike or transit prior to the collision to come forward."

Contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility here quoting log 172 of 16 September.