Tributes have been paid to a “popular” member of the Altrincham branch of NatWest who has died after her bicycle was involved in a collision with a pedestrian.
Karen Clayton, 49, from Baguley, was seriously injured during the incident on the bridge alongside Tesco on Moss Lane in Altrincham at around 5.15pm on Friday.
She was taken to hospital, where she died yesterday.
In a statement, her family said: “Karen was married to Andy for 14 years, she loved travelling and spending time at the couple’s caravan.
“A keen cyclist and avid attendee to LA Fitness in Brooklands, Karen’s happy and enthusiastic attitude always shone through to her enjoyment of life.
“A popular member of the NatWest Team in Altrincham, Karen was always the first friendly face you saw when entering the branch.
“She loved a good party and could often be found on the dance floor or socialising at the bar.
“A loving family member with so much time for others, Karen would often sacrifice her time to help people, recently completing the Manchester 100 Cycle for charity.”
Below: The bridge on Moss Lane in Altrincham, where the incident occurred
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and have appealed for witnesses.
PC Neil Pennington, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Karen’s family, who are being supported by specially trained officers at this tragic time.
“We have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision. If you were in the area on Friday evening and witnessed the incident, please get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741.
Below: Karen Clayton
