Two cyclists were struck by a vehicle at intersection of North Ospika Boulevard and McRae Avenue Monday morning at approximately 9 a.m. The vehicle did not stop.
The cyclists who were on the side of the road, both of whom have been transported to hospital with serious injuries. Police officers have since located the suspect vehicle, identified as a newer model, black Dodge Ram 1500, and have one man in custody in relation to this investigation.
Investigators had a large section of Ospika Boulevard blocked off in both directions from where the incident occurred.
“Police officers are looking for anyone with video surveillance, dash camera footage or cell phone video that shows the vehicle’s driving behaviour before and after the collision,” said Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP. “The vehicle travelled from where the incident occurred and turned left on McDermid Drive, then left again on Tabor Boulevard. Witnesses report seeing the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. If anyone has information that can inform this investigation further, please contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.”
Both cyclists were involved in cycling events in the community to raise money to fight cancer.