NATIONAL NEWS - According to Western Cape police spokesman Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana, Ulrich Arrenbrecht (41), suffered severe trauma and died of his injuries just before 09:00 on the M3 southbound.
“A group of 20 cyclists were involved in a pile-up. An inquest docket has been opened,” said Rwexana.
In a separate incident, which occurred around 10:22, long-time Mbombela local, Ian Garden (69) died of a suspected heart attack, according to a statement released by the Cape Town Cycle Tour media office.
A third death was also reported on Monday morning. According to a media statement by the Cape Town Cycle Tour media office a rotary marshal had passed away after being admitted to hospital.
“At this stage the circumstances surrounding the incidnet are unclear and the incident is under investigation in conjunction with the police,” the statement read.
A memorial service for Garden will be held on Friday March 17 at 11:00 at Nelspruit Methodist Church.
