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Second man arrested in Wellington Crescent hit-and-run that killed Winnipeg cyclist

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Second man arrested in Wellington Crescent hit-and-run that killed Winnipeg cyclist
A second person has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a Winnipeg cyclist in June, police say – Sep 9, 2024

A second person has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a Winnipeg cyclist in June, police say.

A 19-year-old man had previously been charged in the incident, which saw a 61-year-old cyclist struck by a BMW on Wellington Crescent near Cockburn Street North on the morning of June 6.

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The cyclist was taken to hospital in critical condition, where he later died of his injuries. The incident sparked protests on Wellington Crescent, calling for safer bike infrastructure.

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Police said Monday that the second man, an 18-year-old, faces a charge of failing to stop at the scene of an accident. He has been released on an undertaking.

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Driver in custody after hit and run that killed Winnipeg cyclist: police

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