A cyclist has died following a crash in Moulton this morning, police have confirmed.
The collision happened at 6.25am today in Moulton Way, Northampton. The victim was a 52-year-old man, from Moulton.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said: “A people carrier was in collision with a male cyclist on Moulton Way, close to the fire station.
“The driver of the people carrier, a 39-year-old man from Northampton, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and is in custody at the Criminal Justice Centre in Northampton.”
The cyclist was originally taken to Northampton General Hospital with serious injuries, but has since died.
They later said: “The man, aged 52 and from Moulton, was taken to Northampton General Hospital but later died. Formal identification has not yet taken place.”
Moulton Way and Boughton Lane are both closed pending a scene investigation by police.
Witnesses or anyone with information can call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615.