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Cyclist dies in early morning crash:Langley RCMP

Darpan News Desk IANS, 19 May, 2023 12:51 PM

Police in the Lower Mainland say they’re investigating after a cyclist was struck and killed by a grey Mercedes just before 2 a-m.

Langley R-C-M-P say the driver of the Mercedes allegedly struck the cyclist and left the scene before officers arrived, but was quickly located.

Police say the factors contributing to the crash have yet to be determined and no charges have yet been laid.

Anyone who may have dashcam video from the area of 200 Street and 68th Avenue around the time of the crash is asked to contact police.

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