A damaged car was spotted at the scene of the crash on Gungahlin Drive on 27 August 2026. Photo: John Lomnicki.
UPDATED, 1 pm: Gungahlin Drive has reopened after the fatal crash between a car and a group of cyclists on Thursday morning (27 August).
One cyclist was killed and two more were taken to Canberra Hospital after the tragedy.
An ACT Policing spokesperson said police could not yet confirm the personal details of the cyclist who died as their next of kin were yet to be notified.
The spokesperson said the second cyclist remained in hospital in a critical condition, while the third cyclist was still in hospital, but they had less-serious injuries.
The driver of the car is continuing to assist police with their inquiries.
THURSDAY, 27 August, 10 am: A crash between a car and a group of cyclists in northern Canberra on Thursday morning (27 August) has killed one rider and sent two others to hospital.
An ACT Policing spokesperson said a group of cyclists was riding on Gungahlin Drive, near the intersection with Kosciuszko Avenue, when they were involved in a crash with a car.
Tragically, one of the cyclists died. Two more were taken to Canberra Hospital, one in a critical condition.
The police spokesperson said the driver of the car was assisting police with their inquiries.
The spokesperson said the exact number of cyclists in the group was currently unknown.
Gungahlin Drive remained closed between The Valley Avenue and Well Station Drive at 10 am. Police expected it would remain closed for several more hours.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
Police examine the scene of the crash on Gungahlin Drive on 27 August 2026. Photo: John Lomnicki.
Pedal Power ACT executive director Cecily Michaels said the crash was “heartbreaking news”.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person who died,” she said.
“Our thoughts are also with the injured riders, the driver, everyone waiting for news and the emergency services personnel who responded.”
She said Pedal Power urged the community not to speculate or assign blame while the police investigation continued.
“Under the Safe System approach, people will make mistakes, but those mistakes should not result in death or serious injury,” she said.
“Everyone has a role to play, while governments and those who design and manage our roads have a particular responsibility to create a transport system that protects human life.”
Pedal Power continues to advocate for a transport system that protects everyone, including people riding on-road, through safer infrastructure, connected cycling networks and effective education and enforcement of road safety laws, including minimum passing distances.
“Today, our immediate concern is for everyone involved,” Ms Michaels said.
“We stand with the family and friends grieving an unimaginable loss and with all those affected by this tragedy.”