The West Oxfordshire branch of Thames Valley Police are facing fierce criticism for saying its officers attended a collision between a 'cyclist and a car' and urging cyclists to remember to wear a helmet. cycling
The social media team for the West Oxfordshire branch of Thames Valley Police are facing fierce criticism for their choice of wording on posts about a collision. The posts say that officers"attended a collision involving a cyclist and a car", after which the cyclist was transported to hospital by helicopter, and end by reminding those out cycling to"please remember to wear a helmet!"— Freddie Jackson I'm sure the tweeter meant well, but it was a misguided bit of advice.
> Only one in five competitive cyclists aware helmets don't protect from concussion, according to new research Despite all this, and most importantly, it appears the cyclist suffered no major injuries from the collision on the Burwell estate in Witney, Oxfordshire, with his mother saying:"This was my son. A HUGE thanks to all who stopped and helped him and called me, some truly lovely kind people in Witney, it’s very much appreciated. All the Emergency services and JR have been amazing. He’s now home, battered and bruised, and realises he’s a lucky lad, someone was looking down on him today.
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