Ghost Bike for Nottingham Cyclist

A bike, which has been painted white, has been placed near the spot where 29-year-old cyclist Louise Wright tragically died in an HGV collision on July 3, in Nottingham.

The bike, known as the ‘ghost bike’ sits near the collision scene at the junction of Lower Parliament Street and Pennyfoot Street, along side floral memorials.

Ms Wight’s partner, James Faulkner, hopes a ‘ghost bike’ memorial to her will help prevent more deaths, and promote cycle safety.

It is hoped the bike will act as a stark reminder for other motorists to be aware of cyclists and respect their road space.

Mr Faulkner said he and Ms Wright's family had taken comfort from many well-wishers' kind words.

"We still don't know the circumstances of the accident yet, but I hope that the ghost bike will help raise awareness of cyclists on the roads," he said.

"If it can help prevent any future accidents, then it will have served a purpose and could help save a life.”

Mike Hallam, duty manager at business Machine Mart next to the crash scene, said some people had reservations about the memorial.

"I dare say most people were touched but there were a few mixed reactions, whether it was tasteless or not," he said.

"Personally I think it was a very good idea.”

Leaving a white painted bike at the scene of a fatal crash originally started in the United States, but has become a more popular tribute in the UK in the last year.

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