A CYCLIST has been killed after a collision with a taxi as he made his way home from a night out.

Anthony Joseph McGee died just after midnight this morning in James Cook University Hospital following the accident on Redcar Lane in Redcar, near the junction with Dene Grove.

The 40-year-old had just left the Redcar Working Mens Unionist Club when he was hit by the white Vauxhall Astra private hire taxi.

It is known that at least one vehicle swerved to avoid Mr McGee and police are appealing to this driver and any other witnesses to come forward, particularly those who saw Mr McGee immediately before the collision.

Any witnesses are urged to call Acting Sergeant Paul Hardwick on 01642-326326.