Berge en Dale cyclist killed in hit and run
The accident occurred on Saturday morning as he was heading to the start of the 107km event at Cradlestone Mall.
What was supposed to be one of the most fulfilling cycling races of the year ended in tragedy for a well-known Capetonian rugby operations manager and cyclist on Saturday, 24 February.
Cyclers and loved ones were shocked when Nino Oppel was killed in an alleged hit-and-run incident ahead of the Bestmed Berge en Dale cycling race, just outside Krugersdorp, according to a statement made by the organisers.
“In a tragic incident before the start of the race, 41-year-old Nino Oppel was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle,” the statement said.
The accident occurred on Saturday morning as he was heading from Pinehaven towards Roodepoort, to the start of the 107km event at Cradlestone Mall. Even though paramedics reached him within less than a minute and tried to stabilise him, he was declared dead at the Pinehaven Hospital about five hours later.
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ASG Events race director, Darren Herbst, sent condolences to the family.
Police are requesting anyone who witnessed the incident at 5.30am that morning on Hendrik Potgieter Road next to Cradlestone, to urgently contact Warrant Officer Smit on 082 561 5179.
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