Paul Atkinson, 45, died following a bicycle collision at Lee Valley VeloPark while participating in a competition. The inquest, led by coroner Graeme Irvine, revealed that Mr. Atkinson went over his handlebars and suffered a traumatic cervical spine fracture. Despite immediate attention from paramedics, he was pronounced dead after an hour of resuscitation efforts at the hospital. His cycling club expressed deep sorrow, noting his impact as a valued member. The inquest is set to investigate further, with key stakeholders including his family and the cycling venue involved.
Senior coroner Graeme Irvine described the tragic incident resulting in Paul Atkinson's death during a competition at Lee Valley VeloPark, opening an inquest into the circumstances.
Mr. Atkinson suffered a traumatic cervical spine fracture after a collision during the competition, which ultimately led to his death despite rapid medical intervention.
Michael Waite from Velo Club St Raphael expressed the devastating loss of Paul Atkinson, highlighting his contributions as a rider and person within the cycling community.
The inquest revealed that at least three entities, including Mr. Atkinson's family and the cycling club, would actively participate in the proceedings to investigate the incident.
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