A male cyclist in his 20s has died following a collision involving a lorry and a truck near Northampton railway station on the morning of 30 March 2026. The incident occurred at the crossroads of St Andrew’s Road and St Peter’s Way on Black Lion Hill at approximately 05:45 BST.
The collision involved a grey Ford Ranger and a white Iveco lorry. Emergency services attended the scene, but the cyclist died a short time later. Following the crash, authorities closed off several nearby roads, including Marefair, St Andrew’s Road, and St Peter’s Way, to allow for an investigation. These routes have since reopened to local traffic.
The Northamptonshire Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an inquiry into the circumstances of the incident. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Those with information are asked to contact police and quote incident number 26000181254.
This incident comes shortly after the West Northamptonshire Council approved a 10-year infrastructure plan aimed at improving local cycling and walking routes. The plan identifies the area around the railway station as a priority for future safety upgrades.
According to the latest Department for Transport data from 2024, collisions involving heavy goods vehicles remain a significant concern for cyclist safety across Great Britain, with such collisions having the highest fatality rate (5.8%) when involving cyclists.
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