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Alberta man charged after cyclist killed in collision east of Edmonton

A male cyclist was killed Friday, May 20, 2016 after he collided with a car in the area of Highway 216 and Highway 14 in Strathcona County. Global News

A 68-year-old Alberta man has been charged after a cyclist was killed in a collision east of Edmonton Friday night.

Phillip Norman Wasman, of Ryley, Alta., was charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of refusal to provide a breath sample.

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The collision happened in the area of Highway 216 and Highway 14 at approximately 6:30 p.m.

According to police, the cyclist was trying to cross the highway when he was struck.

READ MORE: Charges pending after cyclist killed on highway east of Edmonton

Wasman did not sustain any injuries as a result of the collision.

Wasman has been remanded into custody and his next appearance is scheduled for May 25, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in Sherwood Park Provincial Court.

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