The B4100 near Stoke Lyne. Picture: Google Maps
A CYCLIST who died in a car crash this month was 'struck from behind by a car travelling in the same direction', Oxford Coroner's Court heard today.
Leigh Reilly, a 38-year-old groundworker from Bicester, died on Wednesday, January 15.
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Mr Reilly was riding his bike towards Bicester on the B4100 near Stoke Lyne when he was struck.
He was pronounced dead at 6.37am and died from 'multiple injuries'.
Mr Reilly was said to be wearing 'dark clothing' in an area where the B-road was 'unlit'.
A full inquest is due to open on Wednesday, June 17.
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