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October 29, 2009

Died on a ride #8, 2009

NEW UPDATE: Police have released the name of the cyclist: Shane Vandermeer, 20. More details here.

EARLIER POST: The Cambridge detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is looking for help in IDing a cyclist who was struck and killed just before midnight Wednesday in Cambridge.

According to the Record website, the man, between 30 and 40 years of age, was hit while riding on Franklin Avenue by a motorist who was coming off the ramp from the eastbound 401. The cyclist died at the scene. The police are investigating but it is too early to say if charges will be laid.

Call the Cambridge OPP at 519-654-0150 if you have any information.

October 29, 2009 at 08:33 AM | Permalink

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