A 32-year-old woman has died and two other cyclists have been injured following a serious collision involving a vehicle and a group of cyclists on Gungahlin Drive in the Australian Capital Territory.
Police and emergency services were called at approximately 6:20 a.m. after reports that a vehicle had collided with several cyclists travelling along Gungahlin Drive between Wells Station Drive and Kosciusko Avenue.
Bystanders and ACT Ambulance Service paramedics responded quickly and began providing first aid to those involved in the crash. Despite their efforts, the 32-year-old woman died at the scene.
Two other cyclists were transported to hospital for treatment. One of the injured cyclists was reported to be in critical condition, while authorities have not released further details about the extent of their injuries.
The fatal collision has brought renewed grief to the cycling community and highlighted the risks faced by cyclists and other vulnerable road users on busy roads. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation as authorities work to establish exactly what happened in the moments before the collision.
According to police, the death marks the 10th road fatality recorded on ACT roads this year. The figure has added to concerns about road safety and the need for motorists and cyclists to remain alert when sharing major routes.
The driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries. Investigators are examining the movements of the vehicle and cyclists immediately before the crash, along with other evidence that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
ACT Road Policing’s Major Collision Team is leading the investigation. Officers are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the collision or captured relevant footage on a dashcam to come forward.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is being encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers ACT through its official reporting channels and quote reference number 8482533. Investigators say information from members of the public could help provide a clearer account of the events leading up to the collision.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner as part of the formal investigation into the woman’s death.
For the victim’s family, friends and fellow cyclists, the loss is a devastating reminder of how quickly a routine journey can turn into tragedy. The death of a woman at just 32 years old has left those close to her grieving while the two injured cyclists remain in hospital receiving medical care.
As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to review witness accounts, available footage and physical evidence from the scene. Further information may be released as investigators establish the full circumstances of the collision.
Condolences are with the woman’s family, friends and everyone affected by the tragedy, while thoughts remain with the two injured cyclists and their loved ones as they face the difficult aftermath of the crash.
