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Wimborne cyclist who died in crash is named by police as family pays tribute

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A young local woman has been arrested for driving offences following the fatal crash. She has been released on police bail while the investigation continues.

The family of a cyclist who died after a crash with a car in Wimborne have paid tribute to him. James Raeburn, 40, died at the scene of the collision on the B3078 Julians Road on Wednesday, October 4.

Dorset Police were called by paramedics at around 10.11pm to reports of a crash between a car and a bike. Sadly, Mr Raeburn suffered serious injuries that proved fatal and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car involved was a red Vauxhall Corsa and the driver, a local woman aged in her 20s, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences. She remains released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Mr Raeburn’s family have issued a heartfelt tribute to him. He was described as an “amazing and caring person” who was “the happiest he has ever been”.

James Raeburn

They said: “James was an amazing and caring person, who had overcome a lot of obstacles in his life. He had a love of 60s and 70s music and horror films. He would travel for miles on his bike and enjoy long walks.

“His life was just coming together, and he was the happiest he has ever been, enjoying his charity work at Oxfam in Parkstone, thanks to the staff he was more confident and sure of what he was doing. He was also starting to volunteer at Hospital Radio Bedside.”

Police Sergeant Gareth Thomas, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of James Raeburn.

“James’ family have now shared a tribute to him and have issued an image of James that was taken during his time volunteering at Hospital Radio Bedside.

“We are continuing to investigate the collision and I am appealing to any witnesses who have not already spoken to police, or anyone with relevant dashcam footage, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online here, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230157876. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online here or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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