Nearly one month after avid Cape Town cyclist Landon La Grange died in hospital, Camps Bay police said no arrests have been made following a collision in which a taxi allegedly overtook another vehicle on Victoria Road and struck him.

Station commander Captain Liaan Janse van Rensburg said, investigations into the case are ongoing.

La Grange and a group of 20 cyclists were cycling from Camps Bay to Hout Bay while the taxi travelled from Hout Bay towards Camps Bay on Monday 6 April.

He died in hospital the following day due to his severe injuries.

La Grange’s death has reignited concerns within the cycling community about road safety.

Neil Robinson, a close friend of La Grange and chief executive officer of the Pedal Power Association, expressed his frustration over the “lack of progress”, regarding La Grange’s case.

“We continue to engage with police around why there’s been no arrest and the process around what needs to happen next because there has not been much movement on the case.”

Memorial Ride

On Monday 27 April, hundreds of cyclists participated in a memorial ride in honour of La Grange.

The initiative, organised by the Pedal Power Association and Stay Wider of the Rider, brought together over 200 cyclists at Maiden’s Cove in Camps Bay.

From there, they rode to the accident scene, where a ghost bike was installed in remembrance.

Premier Alan Winde, who participated in the ride, shared on his Facebook page: “I joined…to honour Landon’s memory and demand safer roads for everyone who rides.

“We cycled to Cosy Bay, where a ghost bike now marks the spot where Landon lost his life. It’s a stark reminder: every cyclist on our roads is someone’s child, parent, partner, friend.”

The event was also attended by Isaac Sileku, Western Cape Minister of Mobility, who said he took part in honour of La Grange and all those who have lost their lives on the roads.

“It was a moment to remember, reflect and call for safer roads and respect for every cyclist.”  

Frustrating process

Robinson called for stronger accountability and improved law enforcement.

“We feel that police and the court are far too soft on crime in this country and we call on police to change the process and make sure that the resources are deployed properly.”

He also highlighted ongoing concerns about road safety and accountability.

“For the past few years, we’ve had big frustrations about the criminal procedures when it comes to drunk drivers, reckless drivers and people breaking the law on the road. We never get the proper outcome which we feel is deserved.”

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