Suspect due in court over cyclist Landon La Grange’s death

A man has been charged in connection with the crash that claimed the life of cyclist Landon La Grange and is due to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the accused was charged on 21 May 2026 with culpable homicide, more than a month after La Grange’s death on 7 April.

“An adult male was charged on 21 May 2026, for culpable homicide and was warned to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ court on Friday, 12 June 2026,” said Twigg.

La Grange passed away in the hospital, having sustained severe injuries after being struck by a minibus taxi on Victoria Road in Camps Bay a day prior.

With the case now officially before the court, the Pedal Power Association (PPA) said it would be attending the court appearance in support of La Grange’s family and friends.

La Grange’s wife, Annmarie, has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with how long the process has taken. Speaking at a gathering for the cycling community in April, Annmarie said she was hopeful that the tragedy would prompt the government to implement “meaningful changes” that would protect all road users.

PPA CEO, Neil Robinson, said that Annmarie and the La Grange family are prepared for the lengthy court process that lies ahead.

The accused is due to make his first court appearance, whereafter the legal process gets underway.

“Due to the crowded court dockets, this will not be a quick process, sadly, and it will be dragged out based on resources and the court’s time,” said Robinson.

Despite the challenges, Robinson said the family is prepared for the process and remains focused on securing justice.

“Annmarie is very aware of what this process could be in terms of the time it takes and the challenges along the way, but the family are ready for it. They just want justice for Landon, and I think we all want that,” he said.

Robinson added that many in the cycling community hope the case will send “a clear message out there that this kind of behaviour on the road will not be tolerated”.