Teenage girl arrested after cyclist killed in crash

A 17-year-old is being questioned by police

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 27th Sep 2026
Last updated 27th Sep 2026

A 17-year-old girl is being questioned after a cyclist was killed in a collision in Worcester.

It happened at around 10.15pm on Friday (25 September) on the A4440 Swinesherd Way.

A white Suzuki Swift was travelling along the A4440 from the junction of Whittington Road onto Swinesherd Way, towards the junction of the A44, when it was in collision with the bicycle.

The cyclist – a man in his 60s - suffered serious injuries and, despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was declared deceased at the scene a short time later.

The driver of the car, a 17-year-old girl, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving is currently helping police with enquiries.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision, who may have seen the vehicles or may have dashcam footage is encouraged to get in touch with West Mercia Police.

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