Cyclist struck by truck driver dies on East Vancouver road

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By Charles Brockman

Posted December 5, 2024 2:02 pm.

Last Updated December 5, 2024 3:39 pm.

Police say a cyclist died Thursday afternoon after a collision with the driver of a delivery truck in East Vancouver.

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The Vancouver Police Department says the collision happened near the intersection of Kingsway and Nanaimo street around 12:30 p.m.

“The driver of a five-tonne delivery truck collided with a cyclist,” said police.

Despite life-saving attempts by first responders, the cyclist, a man in his 60s, died at the scene.

Police tape off an area where a cyclist was fatally struck by a truck driver
Police tape off an area where a cyclist was fatally struck by a truck driver
Police tape off an area where a cyclist was fatally struck by a truck driver
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“Traffic on Nanaimo Street in both directions will be impacted while investigators collect evidence,” said police.

Drivers can take Victoria Drive and 33rd Avenue as a detour to avoid the intersection

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