The family of 19-year-old Jake Gilmore who was killed in the hit and run on Midland Bridge Road last Saturday have paid tribute to their son.
At 9.30pm on Saturday 16th November, Jake was seriously injured following the hit and run collision on Midland Road Bridge.
The driver failed to stop at the scene and the cyclist, Jake Gilmore, later died.
A 52-year-old man from Bath has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Toby and Sue Gilmore, Jake’s parents, have issued the following statement through Avon and Somerset Police.
They said: “Jake was a lad on the threshold of adulthood and anyone who met Jake could see on his face that he was open for whatever life had to offer. All he wanted was to spend time with his friends, and that was what he was doing when we lost him. He was happy.
“We don’t want to measure his life by its’ length, but by its’ quality, and his friends are helping us to do that.
“Our lives changed on that Sunday and at the moment our hearts are heavy, but we will cherish the fabulous memories of our time with him.
“We must draw attention to the various individuals who had the unenviable task of guiding us through this ghastly ordeal, all of who we will remember gratefully for ever:- the police, supporting us and investigating the crime; the A & E staff at RUH Bath and the coroner. Their humanity and professionalism have been beyond reproach and we thank them.”
