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Vehicle collides with cyclist on Highway 12, flees scene

Public's help sought to find the vehicle and driver; OPP say cyclist was transported to hospital with minor injuries after incident in west Orillia
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are appealing to the public for information following a fail to remain collision involving a cyclist on Highway 12, Orillia.

The collision occurred just before 2 p.m., at the Monarch Drive intersection to Highway 12. The cyclist was travelling westbound within the cycle lane when a vehicle entered the lane and struck the cyclist. The vehicle initially stopped, but then left the scene without offering aid.

The cyclist was transported to hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) with minor injuries.

Witnesses described the vehicle as a silver or grey SUV, possibly a Dodge Journey.

If you witnessed the collision or have information, please contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting

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