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Police appealing for witnesses after cyclist collides with OPP vehicle

Ten-year-old cyclist was transported to hospital, suffering from minor injuries in wake of collision
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NEWS RELEASE
BRACEBRIDGE OPP
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Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a collision between a marked OPP vehicle and a cyclist on Muskoka Road North in Gravenhurst on August 8, 2019.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., the northbound OPP vehicle was turning into a commercial parking lot when a collision occurred between the vehicle and a southbound cyclist travelling on the sidewalk.

The 10-year-old male cyclist was transported to local hospital with minor injuries, where he was treated and released.

The investigation continues under the direction of the Central Region Traffic Management Team. Police are asking witnesses to contact Bracebridge OPP at 705-645-2211.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.