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Cyclist killed by semi truck

A bicyclist has been killed in Prince George after being hit by a semi truck.

The cyclist was hit near 15th Avenue and Carney Street just after 9 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police arrived to find the cyclist had already died. They do not believe the rider was wearing a helmet.

Prince George RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement unit were called to the scene and are investigating the crash.

Police say it is too early in the investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

The intersection of 15th Avenue and Carney Street is expected to remain closed for several hours during the investigation.

Police have asked those with any information about the fatal crash to call the RCMP at 250-561-3300.



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