A DELIVEROO driver has died after being involved in a crash with a car in Reading. 

Police reports suggest the incident happened in Addington Road.

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The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, died at the scene of the crash on Wednesday, June 10.

Deliveroo said their drivers in Reading are being supported following "this shocking loss" and have a dedicated rider team in place to assist their cyclists and riders with support and any safety concerns. 

A spokesman said: "This is a tragedy and shocking loss. Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the rider.

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"We will do everything we can to ensure that the family of the rider is supported during this extremely difficult time.

"We are in contact with the police and will of course also assist with their investigations in any way we can."

Police said a 26-year-old man from Wokingham has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and a driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.

He has been released under investigation. 

A spokesman from the force said: "Officers attended the scene, where tragically the cyclist, a man aged 35, died.
"We are working towards locating his next of kin and informing them.
"A 26-year-old man from Wokingham has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, and driving a motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit. He has been released under investigation."