25 January 2022

Cyclist dies on Black Mountain Peninsula

| James Coleman
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Police on the scene of the incident

ACT Policing is investigating the incident but says there are no suspicious circumstances. Photo: James Coleman.

ACT Policing has confirmed the death of a 72-year-old man who died while cycling around Black Mountain Peninsula in Acton.

It is understood the incident occurred at around 11:30 am this morning.

“ACT Policing major collision and maritime teams have attended and are investigating the circumstances around what appears to be a non-suspicious incident,” a spokesperson said.

There were several fallen down trees near the scene, and a fallen tree branch may have been a factor in the crash.

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