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Vancouver police investigating fatal incident involving cyclist

Vancouver police on the scene of a fatal cyclist crash Friday night. Ryan Stelting

Vancouver police say a 30-year-old cyclist is dead following a crash in East Vancouver Friday night.

Police were called to the area of Rupert Street and 17th Avenue just before 9 p.m.

The cyclist was riding along Rupert Street when he fell for “unknown reasons,” hit his head and died, police said.

The cyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash, including whether any vehicles played a role.

Images from the scene showed a grey minivan stopped at a break in the Rupert Street median in an area behind police tape.

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