Cyclist seriously injured after head-on collision with taxi in Pretoria East

According to Arrive Alive, a cyclist was seriously injured after a bicycle and a taxi collided in Pretoria East on 12 July 2026.

What happened

Arrive Alive reports the cyclist lost control of the bicycle, which resulted in a head-on collision with a taxi in Pretoria East. The patient was found to be in significant pain and sustained suspected fractures to the jaw and shoulder.

Emergency and community response

Members of the Boschkop CPF arrived first at the scene and helped by ensuring the patient remained still until further assistance could be provided, Arrive Alive says.

Investigation and safety context

Arrive Alive’s report does not include police statements or details of any ongoing investigation. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about cycling safety and the risks cyclists face on busy roads.

Key facts (sourced to Arrive Alive)

• The collision involved a bicycle and a taxi in Pretoria East.
• The cyclist lost control, causing a head-on collision with the taxi.
• The cyclist suffered suspected fractures to the jaw and shoulder and was in significant pain.
• Members of the Boschkop CPF arrived first and ensured the patient remained still.

Arrive Alive is cited as the source for the above details.