Cyclist Bridie Lee killed in Canberra crash; second victim dies a week later

Bridie Lee, 32, died at the scene on 27 August; a 39-year-old male cyclist died in hospital seven days later.

Why it mattersThe crash killed two cyclists and raises road safety questions for commuters on busy city routes.

AustraliaCanberra and the cycling community grieve; families abroad mourn the loss of a loved one to a car crash.

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