News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, August 9, 2014   Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Cyclist – C14-168157 On August 9, 2014 shortly before 7:30 a.m. emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Stapon Road & Regent Avenue West for the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist.   An adult male was located and transported to hospital in unstable condition.  He later succumbed to his injuries.   Initial investigation has revealed that the cyclist was travelling south across Regent Avenue in the pedestrian corridor, against the red light, when he was struck by a vehicle travelling east in the curb lane.   The driver of the vehicle, an adult female, has been interviewed.  Neither speed nor alcohol is being considered as factors in this collision.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Central Traffic Unit.  Anyone with information regarding this matter, who has not yet spoken with police, is asked to contact police.  In particular, investigators are hoping to speak with the male driver of a Chevrolet Camaro, which was stopped at the intersection at the time of the collision, who may have witnessed the incident.  They may be reached at (204) 986-6271.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.