Pedal cyclist dies in accident at Ogle roundabout

A pedal cyclist, who is yet to be identified, died on Friday afternoon following an accident at the Ogle Roundabout.

The incident occurred around 13:39 hrs and involved a motor lorry bearing registration number GAF 968, driven by 32-year-old Fabian Rampersaud.

According to police reports, both the lorry and the cyclist were heading south along the eastern drive lane of the Ogle Public Road when tragedy struck.

Police said as they approached the roundabout, the left side of the lorry reportedly came into contact with the cyclist, causing him to lose control and fall.

The vehicle’s left front tyre subsequently ran over the cyclist’s head. The victim sustained severe injuries to the head and body and was pronounced dead by emergency medical services.

His body is currently at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination. The driver of the lorry is currently in police custody and is assisting with ongoing investigations, Police Headquarters said.