A cyclist, believed to be in his 30s, was killed last night (June 29) in an alleged hit and run.
The crash took place on the Hobsland road, which is a gravel road just outside of Ladysmith.
Neighbours of the cyclist said they were travelling home when they saw him lying face-down at the roadside.
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They say the man was cycling home from work on the gravel road. They stopped and promptly called emergency personnel.
Paramedics found the man to be in a critical condition and immediately started with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Public Safety and police responded to the scene.
The cyclist was transported to a Ladysmith hospital, where he was declared dead after CPR was terminated.
Police will be investigating the incident.
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