A CYCLIST killed in a collision on the A68 in Darlington yesterday has been named as a 24-year-old father-of-three from the town.

Anthony Winter was declared dead at the scene following a collision with a lorry on the westbound lane of the A68 about a quarter of a mile west of Burtree Lane in Darlington yesterday morning.

Mr Winter’s sister said: “Anth was the best brother anyone could have, he would always help anyone. I want people to remember him for who he was.

"His three beautiful children will never forget him.”

Tributes from Mr Winter's family and friends have been left at the scene of the collision.

The Northern Echo:

The driver of the lorry, a 50-year-old man from Barnsley, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and ask for the collision investigation unit.