Helena No.1 cyclist dies in accident

Investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred about 0520h. today on the Hand-en-Veldt Public Road, Mahaica, ECD, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Edmond Smith, 55 years, of Helena No. 1, Mahaica, ECD.

The police say that investigations have revealed that the pedal cyclist was proceeding along the roadway when he is alleged to have swerved into the path of a motor vehicle and was struck down.  He suffered injuries and was taken to the GPHC where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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