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Police continue to investigate after cyclist killed in Elmira over weekend

FILE. RCMP are investigating a crime that is believed to have started in Vernon's Justice Park. File / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate after a cyclist died after being hit by a pickup truck in Woolwich over the weekend.

Police say emergency services were called to Arthur Street North near Florapine Road in Elmira at around 6:50 p.m. on Friday for the reported collision.

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They say a local 48-year-old man was cycling north on Arthur Street when he was hit from behind by a GMC pickup truck, which was being driven by an 18-year-old Mount Forest man.

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Police say the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

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They are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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