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RCMP investigating crash that killed cyclist in Auburn, N.S.

Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating a fatal crash in Auburn, N.S. File / Global News

RCMP are investigating a crash that killed a cyclist on Highway 1 in Auburn, N.S., on Thursday.

Police say they responded to the scene of the crash at approximately 2:10 p.m.

Their preliminary investigation found that the vehicle was being driven eastbound on Highway 1 when the crash occurred.

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The cyclist, a 90-year-old from Auburn, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The 25-year-old driver of the car was not injured.

Highway 1 was closed for several hours while the RCMP collision analyst was on scene.

The highway has since been reopened.

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Police say their investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call RCMP at 902-765-3317 or to contact Crime Stoppers.

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