Newcastle SAPS Corporate Communications Officer, SAC Lizzy Arumugam, has confirmed that a case of culpable homicide has been opened following the death of a cyclist in Albert Wessels Drive yesterday morning (July 30).

Cyclist hit by delivery van

According to Arumugam, when police arrived at the scene, they found a young man lying on the ground after being struck by a delivery van.

Attempts to resuscitate the cyclist were unsuccessful and his body was handed over to Medico Mortuary Services.

The matter remains subject to further police investigation.

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