At approximately 4:30 a.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, Northeast Branch Patrol officers responded to the report of a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist in the area of 50 Street and Yellowhead Trail. It was reported to police that a 2014 Nissan Sentra was travelling westbound on the Yellowhead Trail off ramp when it struck a cyclist travelling northbound on 50 Street.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) and EMS responded, however, the 53-year-old male cyclist succumbed to his injuries on scene. The 41-year-old male driver of the Sentra was not injured and remained on scene.
The overpass at 50 Street and Yellowhead Trail remains closed at this time as MCIS investigates. Motorists are asked to please avoid the area and seek alternate routes
Speed and alcohol are not considered factors in this collision.