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Update: NWPD Investigating Serious Collision

New Westminster – On February 5th 2016 at 3:25pm members of the New Westminster Police Department were called to a serious collision on Brunette Avenue and Sherbrooke Street involving a cyclist and a semi-truck. Sadly, the cyclist, an adult male from Vancouver, has succumbed to his injuries.

“It is with great sorrow for us to confirm that the cyclist has passed away,” stated Media Relations Officer Acting Sergeant Jeff Scott. “We have spoken with his family who live in another province, and have offered local resources for their care, which includes victim assistance.”

The NWPD Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team has an on-going investigation and is asking if anyone who may have witnessed the collision to please call Constable Heath at 604-525-5411.

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