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Cyclist dies in hospital after crash in Irvine Cyclist dies in hospital after crash in Irvine
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A 68-year-old cyclist who was hit by a lorry in Irvine, North Ayrshire, on Thursday has died in hospital.A 68-year-old cyclist who was hit by a lorry in Irvine, North Ayrshire, on Thursday has died in hospital.
George O'Hara, from Prestwick, was seriously injured in the accident which happened on the A78 at 09:40.George O'Hara, from Prestwick, was seriously injured in the accident which happened on the A78 at 09:40.
Mr O'Hara's family said he had ridden and raced his bike for more than 50 years and had achieved national recognition.Mr O'Hara's family said he had ridden and raced his bike for more than 50 years and had achieved national recognition.
They said the "much loved husband, dad and granddad" would be "sorely missed by his devastated family".They said the "much loved husband, dad and granddad" would be "sorely missed by his devastated family".
The family statement said: "George was a recognised published author and an accomplished cyclist.The family statement said: "George was a recognised published author and an accomplished cyclist.
"He enjoyed racing and riding his bike for over 50 years and achieved many race victories, some at national level."He enjoyed racing and riding his bike for over 50 years and achieved many race victories, some at national level.
"He is admired in the cycling community for holding the record for cycling from Glasgow to Oban and back in under nine hours which stood for over 18 years.""He is admired in the cycling community for holding the record for cycling from Glasgow to Oban and back in under nine hours which stood for over 18 years."
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them. The crash happened on the northbound side of the road between the Warrix interchange and the Eglinton interchange
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.