The father of a man killed while riding his bike early on New Year's Day along a dual carriageway has described his son as 'a true family man'. James Stephenson, 32, from Liphook, Hampshire was struck by a car at 7.30am on New Year's Day near his home. The married father-of-two was pronounced dead at the scene. James Stephenson, pictured, was killed riding his bicycle early on New Year's Day near his Hampshire home A 33-year-old man from Waterlooville has been arrested in connection with the accident on the A3, pictured His family released a statement outlining their loss: 'James Stephenson was a true family man, married to Lisa with two daughters, Faith, aged three, and Ellie, seven months. He was the second child of Kevin and Caroline, a brother to Claire and Ben, and his sudden premature death has shocked them all.
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James Stephenson was riding near his home early on New Year's Day
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He bicycle was struck by a car on the A3 near Liphook in Hampshire
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The 32-year-old father-of-two was declared dead at the scene of the crash
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A 33-year-old man from Waterlooville has been arrested after the incident
'He will be remembered for his willingness to always help others and as a wonderful son to Caroline and Kevin, as a devoted husband to @placeholder and father to Faith and Ellie.'