Engadine - Cyclist dies after being hit by car

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http://www.smh.com.au/news/national...eing-hit-by-car/2006/05/28/1148754857155.html

ABC News:-

Cyclist dies in highway crash

A cyclist has been killed after being hit by a car in Sydney's south.

The group was riding on the Princes Highway in Engadine just after 9:00am AEST when they crashed into each other.

A 46-year-old man fell onto the roadway and was then struck by a car.

He died at the scene.

Two other cyclist have also been injured and have been taken to St George hospital in a serious condition.

The driver of the car is being treated for shock.

All north-bound lanes of the Princes Highway have been closed and diversions are expected to be in place for at least two hours.

 

[mikesbytes]

ABC News

The organised groups from the various eastern suburb clubs that depart from Centenial at 6.30 had already ridden thru earlier. Anyone know who may of been involved?

 

[mikesbytes]

On channel 9 news the said that he was travelling with 2 bikes behind him who were riding side by side, the 2 bikes tangled and knocked him off his bike in front of a car. The video showed a yellow racer.

 

[mikesbytes]

I heard today that he was a triathlete. His club is lobbying for improvements between Heathcoat and Waterfall.

Were they riding tri bikes?

 

[11ring]

Yes, pic in the paper shows tri bars on the bike. But please don't start on how tt bikes are unsafe.

Were they riding tri bikes?[/QUOTE]

 

[Aussie Steve]

Sad to hear this news of a brother who has been felled, and of the other two.