Winnipeg police investigating hit-and-run that killed cyclist

A cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run in the Munroe East neighbourhood Wednesday night.

Emergency crews were called to the crash at the corner of Moncton Avenue and Grey Street around 10 p.m. where the cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was found critically injured.

The man was rushed to hospital where he later died.

Police say the driver of the vehicle that hit the man fled the scene.

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Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call investigators with the traffic division at 2040986-7085 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.

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