Hit-and-run crash kills 80-year-old cyclist in Chilliwack, B.C., police say
Chilliwack police confirm an 80-year-old female cyclist tragically died in a hit-and-run collision on Saturday evening. The accident occurred at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Woodbine Street around 6 p.m. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect vehicle, described as a burgundy or red 2021 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab pickup truck, has been identified and seized.
An adult male driver was arrested but later released pending further investigation. Authorities have not found alcohol or drugs to be factors in the crash. Police are seeking any witnesses or individuals with video footage of the incident to come forward.
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