Pedal cyclist killed in fatal Soesdyke-Linden Highway accident

A tragic accident on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway has claimed the life of 32-year-old pedal cyclist, Keron DeFreitas, of Lot 2 Ideal Road, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
The fatal collision occurred around 18:45h on Friday, at Hill Foot, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, and involved a motor lorry and bicycle.
Police reports indicate that motor lorry #GAD 5947, driven by 67-year-old Ovid Spencer of Liliendaal, attempted to pass the cyclist, DeFreitas when the left side front portion of the vehicle collided with him.
The impact caused DeFreitas to fall onto the roadway, where he was tragically crushed by the lorry’s left-side front wheel.
Eyewitnesses rushed to DeFreitas’ aid, and he was transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by public-spirited citizens. However, a doctor later pronounced him dead.
The driver of the lorry has since been taken into custody and is assisting police with their investigation. A Notice of Intended Prosecution has been served to him, as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
Police continue to urge both motorists and cyclists to exercise caution on the roads to prevent further tragedies.