Kitchener man dies following August crash involving gas-powered bicycle

Waterloo Regional Police say a 69-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car while riding a gas-powered mountain bike in Kitchener on Aug. 24.

The collision happened at around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Kinzie Avenue and River Road East.

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Police said it appears the crash happened as the man on the bike made a left turn in front of a Kia Rondo.

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He was airlifted to hospital in critical condition and police announced on Tuesday that he died from his injuries over the long weekend.

The victim was not identified by police.

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Police said the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 519-570-9777 ext. 8857.

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