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Teen charged with hit and run that sent cyclist to hospital: Regina Police

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The 35-year-old cyclist is still in hospital. . File / Global News

A 17-year-old boy is facing hit and run charges after a collision on Tuesday morning that sent a male cyclist to hospital with serious injuries.

Regina police say the collision happened at 6:20 a.m. at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue East and Fleury Street.

Preliminary investigation indicated a red Dodge Caravan hit the cyclist, who was heading westbound at the intersection.

Police allege the driver of the van then fled the scene, continuing west on Dewdney.

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On Wednesday, officers arrested the teen. He is charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision causing bodily harm and is scheduled to make his first court appearance on this charge on Dec. 6 in Youth Court.

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The teen cannot be named publicly in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The 35-year-old cyclist is still in hospital.

Click to play video: 'Frightening hit-and-run captured on Vancouver security camera'
Frightening hit-and-run captured on Vancouver security camera

 

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