At approximately 2 a.m. Northwest Division officers responded to a collision in the area of 111 Avenue and 96 Street. It was reported that a dark coloured vehicle struck a cyclist in the intersection and then fled the scene eastbound on 111 Avenue.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 38-year-old male cyclist to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He succumbed to his injuries in hospital a short time later.
EPS Major Collision Investigations Unit continues to investigate.
Anyone who witnessed this collision or who has information is encouraged to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.
This is Edmonton’s 26th traffic fatality of 2017.