Source: New South Wales – News
A cyclist has died in a crash at Kenton Valley, near Gumeracha, this afternoon.
About 12pm today Tuesday 12 August, police and emergency crews were called to Kenton Valley Road after reports of a collision between a van and a cyclist.
Sadly, the cyclist, a 59-year-old Crafers man, died at the scene.
The driver of the car, a 66-year-old man from the Adelaide Hills, was not physically injured in the crash.
Later this afternoon, investigators arrested the driver and charged him with causing death by dangerous driving. He was bailed to appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court on 25 September and issued with an instant loss of licence until further order.
Kenton Valley Road was closed for several hours while Major Crash investigators examined the scene, however, has since re-opened.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
The cyclist death is the 49th life lost on South Australian roads this year.
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