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Cyclist in hospital

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 11 Jul, 2024 09:53 AM
  • Cyclist in hospital

Police in Vancouver are looking for witnesses after a 53-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a vehicle.

They say the biker was struck on East 10th Avenue Clark Drive intersection around 6 a-m yesterday. 

Police say the driver of the Honda Fit remained at the scene and is collaborating with the investigation.

They are asking anyone who may have had dash cam videos of the incident to come forward.

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