On 2 July 1969 Buckley was seriously injured in an accident in
Hebden Bridge whilst training, when he hit a loose dog. He died two days later in
Chapel Allerton Hospital in
Leeds because of severe head injuries.[1][2][3] The Peter Buckley Trophy was named in his honour, and is presented annually to the winner of the British junior national road race series winner.[4]
Palmarès
1966
1st Road race, British Empire and Commonwealth Games