Police Give Update After Cyclist Dies Following Collision with Vehicle in Camps Bay

• The South African Police Service has shared an update after a cyclist was confirmed dead following an unfortunate incident in Camps Bay
• Reports confirmed that the individual involved was a 41-year-old, while the Ward 54 councillor Nicola Jowell claimed that another person was injured in the accident
• The news about the cyclist's death sparked mixed reactions from social media users as it's not the first time the same tragic event has happened in that area

A cyclist has been pronounced dead after being involved in a fatal crash in the early hours of Tuesday, December 17, 2025, at Victoria Road near Glen Beach in Camps Bay.

The victim was said to be a 41-year-old cyclist, and their identity is yet to be disclosed. The emergency services arrived at the scene of the unfortunate incident but were unable to revive the cyclist as they confirmed that the individual had died.

Ward 54 councillor Nicola Jowell said another individual was injured in the accident and was taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical care.

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Jowell said motorists were advised to use alternative routes and expect delays in the area due to the road closure and police investigation. She also expressed the city’s deepest condolences to the family of the individual who lost their life in the tragic incident.

Officials said Victoria Road was shut for an extended period between Strathmore and Argyle roads as forensic specialists and SAPS accident reconstruction units carried out a detailed investigation at the scene.

Police provide update on the cyclist's death

The South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, provided a vital update on the tragic event and said Camps Bay police had opened a culpable homicide case following a crash that occurred at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a BMW driver collided with the victim, who was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.

He further confirmed that a 27-year-old man had been arrested and was expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The death adds to the growing alarm over cyclist safety in Cape Town. In August, the Cape Argus highlighted multiple unrelated incidents across the city in which cyclists were either killed or left critically injured, among them a fatal collision involving a tour bus on Chapman’s Peak Drive and another deadly crash in Claremont as a cyclist was travelling to work.

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In August, too, a South African veteran cyclist died after being attacked by someone trying to steal his mobile phone in Cape Town. The Soweto Marathon also ended tragically as one of the runners passed on after being hit by a drunk driver.

Here is what social media users are saying about the death of the cyclist online and the police update on the issue.

Namtsae Leahcim said:

"Reports are that it was a drunk driver. A community member tried to report a drunk driver before the event; however, SAPS and LE said they could not assist. Possibly it was a shift change 🙁 Will anyone be held accountable? Will there be a public report with all the facts? Condolences to the family."

Selwyn Shuman reacted:

"My sympathies to the families. This is a tragedy, and my comments below are in no way intended to distract from that. I ride this regularly, and it is heavily used, year-round, by cyclists. It is narrow with cars parked on the seaward side. One cannot ride close to the cars for fear of having someone open a door into you, but drivers get aggravated and pass closely."

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Neville Frost commented:

"I met a young cycling couple in Hout Bay on Sunday who had been side-swiped by a motorist on Victoria Rd; fortunately, just a few scratches and a damaged bike. The motorist drove on, later they saw him in Hbay and confronted him, and they took pics to show SAPS. I hope it was taken further."

Charles Parry wrote:

"Police need to find out where the driver got his last drink and if he was showing signs of intoxication at that point."

Nadia Scheltema shared:

"Cyclists shouldn't drive on main roads, it's just not safe...how many of these types of accidents need to happen before something changes. Alternative routes should be made for them."

Therese Kallie added:

"Terrible news for the cyclist and the family that has to endure this loss."

Cyclist's widow narrates ordeal with police

Briefly News also reported that Dennis Hammar’s widow recounted her encounter with the police before her husband’s death after being attacked in Cape Town.

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The veteran cyclist died at the age of 77 after failing to recover from injuries sustained during a robbery attack.

Source: Briefly News