I'm sure more details will come out of this soon, but it's almost better to "fall off your bike" due to an related condition (eg heart attack) than tangle with a car.
Condolences to this gentleman and his family and friends.

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Postby twizzle » Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:55 pm
cp123 wrote:http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/cyclist-dies-on-gungahlin-drive-20120814-245ig.html
I'm sure more details will come out of this soon, but it's almost better to "fall off your bike" due to an related condition (eg heart attack) than tangle with a car.
Condolences to this gentleman and his family and friends.
Postby find_bruce » Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:11 pm
Brisbane Times wrote:The body of a male cyclist has been found on the side of a highway in southeast Queensland.
The man's body was discovered on the Warrego Highway, near Gatton, about 10am.
Police believe the man, thought to be aged in his 20s, was cycling along the highway sometime between 6pm and 8pm yesterday.
"It's unclear at this stage whether he has been hit by a vehicle," a police spokesman said.
"He did have injuries."
Police are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have been travelling in the area last night and saw the man, or has information relating to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au
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Postby Cheesewheel » Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:35 pm
hannos wrote:http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/hitandrun-cla ... 1pj5w.htmlA cyclist has died after a hit-and-run accident in northern NSW.
A surf lifesaver stopped to help the man, aged in his 30s, who had been hit by a vehicle in Mullumbimby about 10am and suffered serious head injuries today.
The cyclist was taken to Mullumbimby Hospital where he died.
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Police are trying to find the driver of the vehicle and a report was being prepared for the coroner.
The death takes the NSW road toll to 19 since December 23.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/hitandrun-cla ... z1iMUFIwkk
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Postby STOCK GUY » Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:26 pm
Oxford wrote:CommuRider wrote:Oxford wrote:Interesting that they have removed the death from the road toll because it is a murder charge.
Wondered about that too. Do they have enough evidence to show this was premeditated?
according to the article, there was animosity between the men. just hypothesising, I think the driver saw an opportunity to "scare" this person and it went all pear shaped when he actually hit him. despite how I feel about the situation, I believe a charge of manslaughter will be the result, not murder.
then going back to my first comment, would that then be included or excluded in the road toll?
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:40 pm
Postby supera » Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:57 pm
STOCK GUY wrote:Whether he intended to do him in or not, the guy's dead. He did not stop to help. It's murder for me.
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Postby KonaCommuter » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:53 pm
Cyclist struck and killed by truck http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/artic ... d=10871824
A cyclist has been struck and killed by a truck near Taupo.
Police said the woman was part of a group of cyclists who were riding on Poihipi Rd in a rural area north of the town yesterday morning.
The woman suffered fatal injuries when she was struck by the passing truck shortly before 10am.
Police said they were working with witnesses to identify the causes of the crash.
Postby KonaCommuter » Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:46 am
Hopes for a fatality-free Easter were dashed just two hours into the holiday road toll period when a cyclist was killed in South Canterbury last night.
The 55-year-old Temuka man died after a vehicle and bicycle collided at the intersection of Milford-Clandeboye Rd and Bain Rd near Temuka, north of Timaru, about 6pm yesterday.
The crash came just two hours after the start of the official Easter rod toll period.
Last year, there were no road deaths during Easter for the first time since records began 57 years ago.
Police had earlier called on drivers to make that happen again.
National road policing manager Superintendent Carey Griffiths said it would be outstanding if motorists helped "make history for a second time".
"Last Easter we showed that we all can make a very real difference by collectively watching our speed, wearing our seatbelts, not driving drunk and maintaining our concentration, particularly as more people travel away over the break."
Mr Griffiths said police would be a highly visible presence in urban and rural areas throughout the country over Easter.
They would focus on enforcing the lowered 4km/h speed tolerance, which applies during all holiday periods, as well as targeting drunk and dangerous driving.
In Canterbury, police have been targeting alcohol and speed, which caused three of the four fatal crashes in the region over the last five Easter weekends.
There were no fatalities in Canterbury over the last two Easter weekends.
Senior Sergeant Phil Newton of the Canterbury highway patrol yesterday said a review of crash data showed the highest risk periods for speed-related crashes were Thursday afternoon and Monday afternoon, when motorists would be travelling to and from holiday destinations.
"These times are when there are heavy volumes of traffic on the road. Drivers can become impatient and take more risks - putting themselves and other road users in danger."
He urged drivers to slow down, be patient and allow extra time for travel.
In the central North Island, police will be using a fixed-wing aircraft to monitor traffic flows and identify speeding vehicles.
Central District road policing manager Inspector Dave White said it had proved a useful tool in reducing risks over the Christmas and New Year period.
"It gives us a bird's eye view of what's happening on our highways and roads ... Anyone we identify doing anything that places other drivers at risk can expect to be caught."
In Otago, police are expecting large volumes of traffic travelling to and from Cromwell for the opening of the Highlands Motorsport Park, a new 4.5km racing circuit.
The track will be officially opened today and events will continue on Easter Sunday.
Southern District road policing manager Inspector Andrew Burns said police would be out in force to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely.
Waikato police will focus on driver fatigue, after a crash near Otorohanga on Monday in which tiredness was a suspected factor.
A couple visiting from the UK were injured when the car crossed the centre line of State Highway 3 and hit a bank, rolling onto its roof.
The woman driver suffered minor injuries while a passenger suffered serious injuries. He was recovering in a ward at Waikato Hospital.
Waikato District road policing manager Inspector Marcus Lynam urged drivers to get plenty of rest.
The official Easter road toll period began at 4pm yesterday and ends at 6am on Tuesday.
More than 560 people have been killed in Easter road crashes since 1956.
Postby The 2nd Womble » Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:21 am
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