Fresh questions have emerged over the death of British cyclist Finlay Tarling after a Portuguese journalist disputed initial reports that the car involved in the fatal collision was travelling on the wrong side of the road.The 19-year-old Welsh rider, who had raced for Great Britain on the road and track, died during the Volta a Portugal on Friday.Posting on social media, Portuguese cycling commentator Paulo Martins shared pictures of the damaged white van which appeared to show the collision with the windscreen, and Tarling’s shattered bike.In the caption he wrote: ‘Initial reports indicated the vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the road, but images seen on various TV channels show that the car was going in the right direction.’For this reason, I feel obligated to clarify what I had written incorrectly, as these were news reports that had been given by various TV channels in Portugal.’Now it’s a matter of understanding how that vehicle ended up in that location. ‘Was it authorized to continue its journey by the police? Did it break through the security cordon?’Nothing will bring this boy back to the world of the living, and may everyone in the future respect human life, because there is a brother, a son, a father, friends, girlfriend or wife who will suffer immensely, and I have no doubt that the driver himself, even if he may not be at fault, will also be scarred for the rest of his life.’ The 19-year-old Welsh rider (second from left), who had raced for Great Britain on the road and track, died during the Volta a Portugal on FridayTarling was on the eighth stage of the race when the incident occurred on a 166.8km route to Fafe, in the north of the country.In a statement provided to local media, Major Tiago Machado of the National Republican Guard said there had been ‘a collision between the cyclist and a light goods vehicle’ and that an investigation was under way.According to Portuguese media Tarling was given immediate medical attention but died shortly after the crash. The race was neutralised about 20km from the finish line.Tarling’s team NSN said in a statement: ‘We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal today.’Fin was a much-loved member of our team but, most importantly, he was a son, a brother and a friend to so many. He will be deeply missed.’Our deepest condolences go out to Fin’s parents, Michael and Dawn, his brother Josh, and everyone who was lucky enough to call Fin a friend.’Tarling’s older brother Josh is a world champion cyclist on the track and a stage winner at last year’s Giro d’Italia. Josh made his Olympic debut at Paris 2024, where he came fourth in the men’s time trial.Portugal’s President, Antonio Jose Seguro, said Tarling’s death ‘saddens the peloton, the race, and the country that welcomed him’.He offered his ‘deepest condolences to the family of Finlay Tarling, to his team-mates at NSN Development Team, and to the entire cycling community, joining in their grief with deep emotion’.A statement from world governing body the UCI read: ‘The UCI is deeply saddened by the tragic death of British rider Finlay Tarling, who passed away following a serious accident during today’s eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.’The UCI extends its deepest condolences to Finlay’s family, friends and team-mates.’ Tarling looked to be following in the footsteps of his older brother Josh – who made his Olympic debut at Paris 2024 – as a time trial specialistMeanwhile, the sport’s governing body in Wales added: ‘We at Beicio Cymru (Welsh Cycling) are absolutely devastated to hear the news of Fin Tarling’s passing today while competing at the Volta in Portugal.’Fin was an incredible athlete, role model, friend, brother and son. We send our love and deepest condolences to Mike, Dawn and Josh at this incredibly difficult time.’Rest in peace, Fin. You were incredible, and we will always remember you.’The Volta a Portugal got under way in Lisbon on 5 August and is raced over 10 stages, concluding in Porto on 16 August.Tarling looked to be following in the footsteps of his older brother Josh as a time trial specialist.He finished in third in the under-23 men’s individual time trial at the British Championships in June and competed in the Tour of Britain just under 12 months ago.