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Cyclist injured in crash

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 25 Mar, 2024 11:52 AM
  • Cyclist injured in crash

West Shore Mounties say a cyclist was seriously injured after a crash involving a vehicle in View Royal.

Police say officers responded to the scene yesterday around 4:45 P-M and found the 55-year-old cyclist with life-threatening injuries. 

He was transported to the hospital, while the 21-year-old driver remained at the scene and was co-operative with police.

The R-C-M-P say the cause of the crash is still under investigation, but alcohol impairment has been ruled out for the driver.

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