A cyclist was killed in an apparent hit-and-run collision in Bodden Town in the early hours of Easter Monday.
The 39-year-old cyclist was struck by a blue Subaru Forrester just after 6am, close to Lake Destiny Drive.
Police say the driver fled the scene before colliding with a parked car and crashing into the concrete wall of a neighbouring residence.
“The driver then exited his vehicle and fled the second collision on foot,” according to a police press release.
He later attended hospital with injuries apparently sustained in the crash and was arrested, police said.
The 33-year-old man, from Bodden Town, has since been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, causing death by dangerous driving, and related motoring offences. He remained in police custody Monday evening as he continued to receive treatment at the hospital.
The cyclist, who also lived in Bodden Town, was taken to hospital by ambulance, but succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead.
Road safety concerns
The incident – the first fatality of 2025 but the latest in a long succession of road tragedies over the past few years – has sparked fresh concern among cyclists for their safety on Cayman’s roads.
In a letter to the editor Monday afternoon, one concerned cyclist urged motorists to take more care and for government to do more to educate road users.
“This morning, a cyclist – a father, a husband – went out for a ride with his friend, doing what he loved. He never made it home. This is absolutely devastating,” he wrote.
“How many more accidents and fatalities will it take before the issues surrounding cycling safety are seriously addressed?” he asked.
He said too many cyclists were involved in near misses with vehicles whose drivers did not observe the rules of the road.
“We are vulnerable – just two wheels, some Lycra, and a helmet – while drivers are protected by steel. We need to do better. The [National Roads Authority], the Government, and the police need to partner with the Cycling Association and act.
“The solution isn’t to discourage people from cycling – it’s to change the mindset of drivers.
“Please, let’s do something. Enough is enough.”
Anyone with information about the fatal collision is encouraged to call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220.
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So sad and it didn’t have to happen. Quick to employ and simple measures can be instituted e.g. more training about how to maneuver around cyclists in student driver programs and testing and testing for long time drivers.
With the exception of the west bay corridor, cayman roads going east are not fit to be ridden by cyclists. The roads are poorly designed with no consideration to the cyclist. A waste of public money for the sake of saying they are doing something to fix the road problems. I gave up cycling 20 years ago just for the same reasons. We should demand much more than what the government and nra provide on these so call roads. Condolences to the family.