Naracoorte man, 43, bailed after arrest over cyclist’s death on Dukes Highway at Brimbago
A 43-year-old man died at the scene while the uninjured driver was arrested in SA’s South-East.
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A driver has been arrested after allegedly colliding with a cyclist on Tuesday morning, killing him at the scene.
The 43-year-old man from Naracoorte was driving his van along the Dukes Hwy, Brimbago, when just after 11.45am he allegedly struck a Victorian man, also 43, riding his bicycle.
The cyclist could not be revived but the van driver was uninjured.
Police arrested him on Wednesday, charging him with causing death by dangerous driving and immediately confiscating his licence.
He was given bail and will appear in Naracoorte Magistrates Court on in January.
The cyclist’s death marks the 76th life lost on South Australian roads so far this year.
Police have asked anyone with dashcam footage of the crash or any further information to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
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