The family of a cyclist killed in a crash near Bridgend have paid tribute to her, saying she was "a giant shining beacon of energy and positivity with a passionate zest for life". Triathlete Lucy John, 35, was out on a bike ride when she was involved in the collision on the A48 at the weekend and and died of her injuries at the scene.
Police are continuing to investigate the fatal crash, which happened on the road near the roundabout at Laleston, heading towards Stormy Down, at around 9.10am on Sunday, October 16. While officers are not looking for anyone further in connection with the incident, an appeal for any potential witnesses is continuing.
Lucy has been described by fellow members of her local triathlon club as a "warrior princess " who put her "heart and soul into everything she did". Now her heartbroken family have also paid tribute to her, saying she was "greatly loved and will be sorely missed".
