SkyDancer Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Boksburg - A cyclist was killed after being struck by a car in Boksburg on Saturday, Ekurhuleni metro police said. Metro police spokesperson Kobeli Mokheseng said the accident occurred at around 05:00 at the corners Rondebult and Leeupoort roads in Boksburg. His body was found by a metro police officer on the side of the road and his bicycle a few metres away. The man was believe to be in his 50's. Although the cause of the accident was not clear, preliminary investigations revealed that the man was struck by a car from behind. The driver of the car fled after the accident. A case of culpable homicide has since been opened. "We are appealing to cyclist and to people jogging, always ride or run in numbers where it is safe to do so when exercising," said Mokeseng.
Guest Big H Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 NOT GOOD NEWS...... just happening too much.No news yet who it was but condolences to the family and friends.
jmaccelari Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Just read this on new24. My condolences. <CYNICISM> I note the report says cyclists should ride in a group. If this poor guy was in a group, I wonder how many would have been killed then? </CYNICISM>
Ysterkas Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Heard here at work(Telkom)that a guy that worked for Telkom was run over by a car yesterday while cycling his name was Jannie Coetzer . So it must be the same story as above
Tiny K Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 I hate to say it but, I hope the driver meets a bridge....fast. It's not speed that kills, it's the idiot behind the steering wheel. My condolences to his family. May they be at peace during this awful time.
Mutt Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 NOT GOOD NEWS...... just happening too much. Cannot agree more!
dollar Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 This is getting close to home. I see that metro say that we must ride in groups?
zoonie Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 oh it is so sad!! so sorry to hear something like this!! oh guys please be careful out there..!!I ride this route 4 times a week alone!! I'm not riding there anymore
Silverstreak Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Sorry to hear of another athlete downed ! Rest in peace ! Please ride in groups, min 2 riders and keep your medical details on you at all times !!
Racer Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Heard about this while doing the Audax today.Sincere condolances to the family. RIP
Schwynn Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Such tragic news. Sincere condolences to his friends, family and loved ones.
scotty Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 Tragic, and its not like this road is narrow, its dual lane with wide yellow line. Hope they catch whoever was responsible.
Sarge Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 Hi,More bad news on our roads. Realy sad. RIP.RegardsSarge
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