DURBAN North police have confirmed that a case of culpable homicide has been opened after a cyclist died in an accident on Umhlanga Rocks Drive (going towards uMhlanga Ridge) on Thursday afternoon.

Paramedics and law enforcement responded to the incident just after 16:40.

KZN VIP Paramedics spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said the accident involved a single vehicle.

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“Preliminary information indicates that the driver of a BMW, who is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with the cyclist. The cyclist, who was wearing a reflective safety vest and helmet, sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene. The impact of the collision resulted in the cyclist being thrown a significant distance, approximately 100m, from the point of impact,” he said.

Naidoo added that Metro Police were also on scene.

“The identity of the deceased is being withheld until formal identification has been completed and next of kin have been notified. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time,” he said.

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