There has been a fatal crash on Northbourne Avenue between a car and a cyclist. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
The ACT recorded its first road fatality for 2025 after a cyclist died in a collision with a car in central Canberra.
The incident between a bicycle and a car occurred near the intersection of Murdoch Street and Northbourne Avenue in Lyneham on Tuesday night (11 March).
An ACT Policing spokesperson said police and emergency services received calls about the event at around 9:20 pm.
The 70-year-old male cyclist was declared deceased at the scene.
“ACT Road Policing’s Major Collision Team is investigating the circumstances of the collision and a report will be prepared for the coroner,” the police spokesperson said.
If you witnessed the crash and have not already spoken to police, you can contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Quote reference number 7993630.
There were 11 road fatalities in the Territory in 2024, with the last dying just days before Christmas.
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