Biker dies after being hit by truck on N2

A man died after he was flung from his motorbike while swerving to avoid a pedestrian and was then hit by a truck   in Bluewater Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the incident occurred on the N2 at about midday.

“This afternoon, Swartkops police responded to a complaint of an accident on the N2, Bluewater Bay, in the direction of Motherwell,” she said.

“On arrival, they were informed that the deceased was riding a Bajaj GT125 motorbike and allegedly overtook a truck on the yellow lines, nearly colliding with a pedestrian who was walking on the side of the road.

“As the motorcycle driver swerved to avoid the pedestrian, he was thrown from the motorcycle, and was hit by a truck.

“He died at the scene.”

Janse van Rensburg said the man had not yet been identified.

She said a case of culpable homicide has been opened and was under investigation.

Janse van Rensburg also urged anyone able to assist with the identification of the man  to contact Swartkops police at 082-303-0285, Crime Stop at 08600-10111, or visit the nearest police station.

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