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Cyclist dies after crash with pick-up truck in Red Deer

Sep 6, 2023 | 12:14 PM

Red Deer RCMP offered a sad update Wednesday night to a situation that arose earlier in the day.

They say a 72-year-old male cyclist, who was a Red Deer resident, died today following a collision with a pick-up truck.

It was at about 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 6 when RCMP responded to an MVC between a pick-up and a bike at the intersection of 40 Avenue and 22 Street. This intersection lies at the corners of Anders on the Lake, Inglewood, Sunnybrook South and Sunnybrook.

The male cyclist was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His name will not be released.

The 62-year-old male driver of the truck, also a resident of Red Deer, was uninjured.

“Red Deer RCMP’s preliminary investigation indicates the pick-up truck was travelling northbound on 40 Ave., through a green light. The cyclist was riding eastbound on 22 St., and rode into the crosswalk against a ‘don’t walk’ signal. The pick-up truck made contact and struck the cyclist in the crosswalk.”

Red Deer Traffic Services are investigating the cause of the fatality along with the assistance of the RCMP Collision Reconstructionist.

RCMP also thank witnesses for their assistance, including calling 9-1-1, and providing medical care to the cyclist prior to EMS arrival.