Cyclist found in a ditch with life-threatening injuries near Niagara On The Lake

Niagara Regional Police continue to investigate an incident in which a cyclist was found with critical injuries lying in a ditch near Ontario’s wine country.

Investigators say the 71-year-old man was discovered just after 1:00 p.m Monday afternoon unresponsive in a canal on East and West Line Road west of Concession Road 6 in Niagara on the Lake.

The rider, later identified as a resident from the village of St Davids, was transported to an out of town hospital.

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An investigation by Niagara Police’s Collision Reconstruction Unit closed off roads in the area for hours.

Any witnesses who may have information are being asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, extension 5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at niagaratips.ca

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