Plaisance cyclist dies in crash

The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 8.45 last night at the Better Hope Public Road, ECD and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist David Flue, 34, of Graham Street, Plaisance, ECD.

A release said that investigations revealed that the driver of motor car HB 7247 was proceeding along the roadway when it is alleged that Flue attempted to cross the road and was struck down by the vehicle.  He was pronounced dead on arrival the GPHC.

The driver of the motor car is in police custody assisting with the probe, the police said.