Cyclist Crushed by Car in Paris: Outpouring of Emotion and Gathering in Tribute to Paul

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A 27-year-old cyclist named Paul tragically lost his life in Paris after being crushed by an SUV following an altercation. The incident has sparked an emotional response in the city, with tributes pouring in to commemorate Paul's memory. The Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has denounced the act, emphasizing the need to address such tragedies.

Cyclist crushed by a car in Paris: outpouring of emotion and gathering in tribute to Paul this Wednesday

BIKE - Spontaneous gathering. While a murder investigation is just opening in Paris after the death of 27-year-old cyclist Paul, who was crushed by an SUV after an altercation on Tuesday, emotions are still running high in the capital on Wednesday, October 16.

In Paris, a 27-year-old cyclist dies crushed by a driver after an altercation

Tributes abound to honor the memory of this active young man in the Parisian cycling community. Starting with the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, who has made cycling a key focus of her policies during her two successive terms.

"It is unacceptable to die today in Paris, at 27, while cycling. These acts must be severely condemned. I express my sincere condolences and offer my support, along with that of Paris, to his family and loved ones," declared the PS mayor in an Instagram story.

In the cycling community on social media, several people who also knew Paul have expressed their sadness, but also their anger at this death caused "intentionally by a driver," as Anne Hidalgo stated.