Man missing from St Mary's Hospital dies after bike crashed into parked car

A man reported missing from hospital has died after crashing into a parked car while on his bike.

The man was reported missing from St Mary's Hospital on the Isles of Scilly in the early hours of Saturday 23 November.

A few hours later - at 4.30am - emergency services were called to reports of a collision involving a cyclist and a parked car.

The emergency services attended the scene at around 4.30am on Saturday 23 November following reports of the collision.

The cyclist, in his 60s, was taken to hospital where he later died. His next of kin have been informed.

Superintendent Ben Asprey said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of the deceased man, who are being supported by specialist officers.

"Devon and Cornwall Police will make a mandatory referral to the Independent Office of Police Conduct."

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