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Cyclist dead after being hit by car in Oakville, Ont. police say

Police tape off the scene in Oakville on March 9, 2023. Adam Dabrowski / Global News

Halton Regional Police say they are investigating after a cyclist was hit by a car in Oakville, Ont.

Police were called to Upper Middle Road and Eighth Line at around 10:50 a.m. Thursday.

Officers said a four-door vehicle was travelling eastbound on Upper Middle Road when it struck a cyclist travelling in the same direction.

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Police said the cyclist was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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“A short time later the cyclist succumbed to their injuries,” police said in a news release.

According to police, the drive remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

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Police said the force’s collision reconstruction unit has taken carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information or who may have surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact police.

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