Second rider dies after cyclists struck by car in Canberra last week

A second cyclist has died after a car struck five riders in Canberra’s north last week, bringing the number of deaths on Australian Capital Territory roads this year to 11.

The 39-year-old man died in hospital on Thursday evening, about a week after the crash on Gungahlin Drive in Palmerston. A 32-year-old woman died at the scene. The collision occurred at about 6:20 a.m. between Wells Station Drive and Kosciusko Avenue.

Members of the public, including an off-duty nurse and a police officer, helped the injured cyclists before emergency services arrived. The group belonged to the ACT triathlon community, which described the crash as “shocking.” ACT Triathlon president Lara Lever said, “This incident is a reminder that the roads are a shared space and all we ever want, whether you're a driver or a cyclist, is to get home safe.”

Police said the driver, a 40-year-old woman, was assisting with inquiries. No charges have been laid. Detective Inspector Mark Steel appealed for information or dashcam footage involving the cyclists or a light-blue Hyundai Accent with ACT registration YND94Q.

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This incident is a reminder that the roads are a shared space and all we ever want, whether you're a driver or a cyclist, is to get home safe.