Collision on Soesdyke/Linden Highway claims life of young cyclist

Pedal cyclist, 32-year-old Keron DeFreitas, died in an accident that occurred at approximately 18:45hrs on Friday at Hill Foot, Soesdyke Linden Highway.

The incident involved a motor lorry, #GAD 5947, driven by 67-year-old Ovid Spencer from Liliendaal, and the pedal cyclist, Keron DeFreitas, from Lot 2 Ideal Road, Soesdyke Linden Highway.

Initial investigations revealed that the lorry was travelling west along the southern driving lane of Hill Foot Road. At the same time, the pedal cyclist was also heading west on the western side of the road, riding in front of the lorry.

As the lorry attempted to overtake the cyclist, the left side front portion of the vehicle collided with DeFreitas. The impact caused him to fall onto the roadway, and tragically, the left front wheel of the lorry rolled over him and his bicycle.

The cyclist sustained severe injuries as a result of the collision. He was promptly assisted by public-spirited citizens who rushed him to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre. Despite being examined by Dr Baker, DeFreitas was pronounced dead.

A Notice of Intended Prosecution has been issued to Spencer, the driver of the motor lorry. He is currently in police custody, where he is assisting with the ongoing investigation into the fatal incident.