97-Year-Old Cyclist Dies in Chelmsford Collision, Police Investigate

Mike Gibson, a 97-year-old man from Chelmsford, died after being involved in a collision with a car while cycling in Pump Lane. The incident occurred on July 22, and he passed away in hospital five days later on July 27. Gibson's family paid tribute to him as a beloved uncle to relatives in Canada and the Netherlands, highlighting his passion for science and technology throughout his life. Born in Pickering in 1928, he was evacuated to Canada during World War II, served in National Service, and worked as a radio engineer on trawlers before having a long career at Marconi. He was also an active member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), serving as honorary secretary, and remained engaged with technological projects until the end of his life. The family has invited donations to the IET Futures Fund in his memory, and Essex Police continue to investigate the collision, asking witnesses to come forward.