Accused culpable driver denies killing two cyclists in crash earlier this year

The driver accused of killing two cyclists in north Canberra earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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Her defence lawyer Mitchell Greig entered not guilty pleas on her behalf to two charges of culpable driving causing death and one charge of negligent driving causing actual bodily harm.

Ms Lee and Mr Riethmuller were among a group of five athletes taking part in a club "bunch ride" training session around 6.20am on Thursday, August 27, when a blue Hyundai Accent allegedly crashed into them.

Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club members Ryan Riethmuller, 39, and Bridie Lee, 32. Pictures by Karleen Minney, supplied

The crash occurred on Gungahlin Drive, between Well Station Drive and Kosciuszko Avenue in Palmerston.

Ms Lee died at the scene, while Mr Riethmuller was rushed to hospital with severe head injuries and died a week later.

Mr Greig requested an adjournment in court on Tuesday, after special magistrate Sean Richter formally recorded the not guilty pleas

Her case will return to court at a later date.

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