It was local residents who alerted the police around 1.15 am after they were woken up by a commotion in the street. Outside they saw a bicycle lying on the street and then a car speeding away. A patrol was able to find the vehicle in the area. In addition to the driver, the cyclist was also a passenger in the car. They appeared to know each other well.
The cyclist was not injured in the collision. The precise circumstances of the accident are still unclear. The driver was heavily under the influence of alcohol. His driver’s license was immediately revoked.
Another vehicle was stopped in Kemzekestraat at 2.45 am for inappropriate speed and reckless driving. The 25-year-old driver could not produce a valid driver’s license.