Anna Catherina cyclist dies after accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1745h. yesterday at Anna Catherina Public Road, WCD, and which resulted in the death of Tikaram Kaliha, 61 years, of Anna Catherina.

Investigations so far, police say, reveal that Kaliha was riding a bicycle along the roadway, when it is alleged that he suddenly turned across the road and was struck down by a motor van that was proceeding behind him. He succumbed this morning at the GPHC.

The driver of the vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.