An 85-year-old cyclist has died after being struck by a vehicle in a fatal road collision in Bertrix, Belgium, on Thursday afternoon.
The accident occurred between approximately 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the N89, between the Ochamps roundabout and the Bertrix roundabout. The cyclist, who was born in 1941, died following the collision.
According to the Luxembourg Public Prosecutor’s Office, the cyclist was reportedly travelling in the wrong direction at the time of the incident. Investigators are also considering whether the low position of the sun may have affected the driver’s visibility.
Following the fatal collision, the Public Prosecutor’s Office appointed an expert to examine the scene and carry out initial observations. The expert’s work is expected to help establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Further details about the driver, the vehicle involved, and the full findings of the investigation have not been provided in the available report.
The incident has brought sadness to the Bertrix community and renewed attention to road safety for cyclists and motorists. Condolences go to the family and loved ones of the deceased.