A cyclist was Fatal collision Located on Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg. Cyclists gather in the community to pay tribute and call for improved bicycle infrastructure.
The police said they Reacting to collisions A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died following a crash at the intersection of Wellington Crescent and Cockburn Streets at 7 a.m. Thursday. They said the cyclist was struck by a vehicle as the two were travelling east.
Officials said the incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run. The driver was arrested Friday.
A rally in the area on Friday afternoon shut down traffic for an hour as protesters said they wanted better infrastructure for cyclists.
In a previous interview with Global NewsMayor Scott Gillingham said people using the roads needed to respect each other.
“… I think it’s incumbent on all of us to share the road and make sure we can do it safely,” he said.
— Attached by Sam Thompson of Global
