March 14, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 76-year-old cyclist has died after being struck in a collision with a Ford station wagon towing a caravan in Whyalla, regional South Australia. The man was taken to hospital but later died.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026 (about 9:25am)
  • Location: Farrell Street and McBryde Terrace, Whyalla, SA

Vehicles Involved

  • Ford station wagon towing a caravan
  • Bicycle (ridden by a 76-year-old man)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 76-year-old man, Whyalla, cyclist/rider; taken to hospital where he later died
  • Injuries:
    • Not stated

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the intersection about 9:25am after reports of a collision involving a car towing a caravan and a cyclist.
  • The cyclist was transported to hospital, where he later died.
  • Road closures and diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Major Crash investigators attended and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

  • Charges laid, if any, were not stated.
  • Court appearances were not stated.

Community Impact
Police said the death is the 22nd on South Australian roads this year, as investigators also examine another fatal crash in the state over the past two days.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.