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.
The teen cannot be named publicly in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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The 35-year-old cyclist is still in hospital.
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