Woman Dies After Hit by Cyclist

Monday, 3 April 2023 06:38

By Geoff Waterfield

Collision happened Friday in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tragedy for the family of an 81-year-old woman from Niagara on the Lake.

Niagara police say they were called to a collision between a pedestrian and cyclist Friday afternoon, on Queenston Street near Dee Road.

They say it appears the woman began crossing Queenston when she was hit by a 64-year-old cyclist.

Despite many attempts to save her, she was pronounced dead at hospital.

Police are asking for anyone with further information, including any dashcam video, to call them.

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