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Hit-and-run driver kills man on bicycle

RCMP seeking the public’s assistance in locating vehicle

By: Staff Writer

Monday, Jul. 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM | Comments: 0

A 19-year-old man on a bicycle was killed early today in Thompson after he was hit by a car which left the scene, Thompson RCMP report.

The RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle, possibly white in colour, involved in the fatal hit-and-run.

The cyclist was found laying on Highway 391, just south of the entrance to the Thompson Golf Course, by RCMP and local emergency services who had been called to the scene about 2 a.m.

The man was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. His name will not be released.

The bicyclist had been wearing dark-coloured clothing.

An RCMP Traffic Services Collision Analyst has been called in to examine the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Thompson RCMP at (204) 677-6909.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or SUBMIT a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com (http://www.manitobacrimestoppers.com/) or TEXT: TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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