A cyclist suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a large truck on the Patricia Bay Highway in Central Saanich, police say.
A cyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a large truck on the Patricia Bay Highway at Island View Road in Central Saanich, police say.that happened around 12:18 p.m. Tuesday, according to Sgt. Paul Brailey.
An initial police investigation determined the driver of a large dump truck-style vehicle had allegedly hit the cyclist as both were turning left onto Island View, said police. BC Emergency Health Services , in a statement, says primary and advanced care paramedics arrived in two ambulances and provided the cyclist with emergency medical treatment before transporting the man to hospital in serious condition. He says a police investigation is ongoing, adding in an interview, “A lot of people, obviously, stayed at the scene, and the truck driver is cooperating.”Following the collision, DriveBC said to brace for delays.
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