Cyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Grande Point

A woman riding a bike near Grande Pointe was killed Thursday after being stuck by a vehicle, RCMP say.

Mounties say they responded to the collision along Highway 59 around 6:00 p.m.

Both the woman and the vehicle were travelling north when the incident happened.

The victim, a 57-year-old woman from southern Manitoba, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

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Officers say he’s a 23-year-old man from the RM of Grey.

An investigation is ongoing, however alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors.

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