Paul Varry was a young, ardent biker and environmental activist from Paris. Tragically, he was killed on October 15, 2024, after being struck by an SUV driver with whom he had a previous altercation.https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4116093-20241017-cycliste-tue-paris-paul-varry-jeune-militant-velo. Paul was only 27 years old and was heavily involved in promoting cycling and sustainable transportation through his work with the “Paris en Selle” association (https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/cycliste-tue-paris-paul-varry-jeune-militant-velo).
His death has sparked significant outrage and sorrow within the community, leading to a large gathering of around 800 people at Place de la Madeleine to honor his memoryhttps://www.leparisien.fr/paris-75/cycliste-ecrase-a-paris-quelque-800-personnes-place-de-la-madeleine-pour-rendre-hommage-a-paul-16-10-2024. The Paris prosecutor’s office has initiated a murder investigation after witnesses said that the motorist appeared to purposefully hit Paul.
