TRIBUTES have been paid to a “loving husband, father and grandfather” who died when he was hit by a van while out cycling.

John Mankelow, from Bexhill, died after being hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A259 Marsh Road on February 5.

The 73-year-old had been training for a time trial at the time of the crash.

He died at the scene from his injuries.

The Argus: John Mankelow, from Bexhill, died after being hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A259 Marsh Road on February 5.John Mankelow, from Bexhill, died after being hit by a white Ford Transit van on the A259 Marsh Road on February 5.

He leaves behind his wife Ann Mankelow, and his three daughters, Jane McKenzie, Sarah Britton and Kate Thomas.

In a statement, his family said: “He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, his greatest passion outside of his family was cycling which he enjoyed with all his daughters and he was training for a time trial at the time of the incident.”

Officers are still investigating the circumstances of the incident, which took place shortly before 10.40am on the eastbound carriageway near the Pevensey roundabout on the A259.

Sussex Police say they would particularly like to speak to anyone who saw the van at or near the side of the road between 10.30am and 10.50am.

Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk or call 101 quoting Operation Simplify.

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