MACGREGOR, Man. – A cyclist from Quebec who was pedalling from Vancouver to Montreal has been killed in a collision with a semi-trailer truck in Manitoba.
RCMP say the 54-year-old man was travelling with another cyclist when the accident happened Wednesday morning on the Trans-Canada Highway near MacGregor, about 125 kilometres west of Winnipeg.
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The rider, whose name has not been released, died at the scene.
Police say both people were wearing helmets.
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They also say that alcohol is not considered a factor in the collision.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
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