The cyclist who died following the collision on the Poortown Road yesterday (Thursday) has been named as married father of two Matthew McSevney, of Peel.
Police have urged residents not to speculate on the cause of the collision.
In an update, officers said: ’Information at this time indicates that the car and bicycle were travelling out of Peel towards St John’s when the collision occurred.
’The driver of the car was an 18-year-old female who stopped at the scene of the collision.
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’She was spoken to at police headquarters as part of investigations into the collision.’
The statement continues: ’Police cannot comment on the cause of the collision at this time and would continue to ask that the public do not speculate about this on social media.
’The Isle of Man Constabulary will continue to provide the family of Matthew with support and our thoughts are with them at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact 631212.