Chatham-Kent Police investigate a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist October 30, 2014. (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Chatham-Kent Police investigate a crash involving a vehicle and cyclist October 30, 2014. (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)
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Chatham Cyclist Dies In Hospital

Chatham-Kent police say a cyclist struck by a passing vehicle October 30 has now died.

The 52-year-old was travelling eastbound along Park Ave. E, near Creek Rd., around 6am when he was found by a passerby. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with life-threatening head injuries and later airlifted to a Windsor hospital.

Police now say the cyclist succumbed to his injuries November 9. The collision remains under investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Constable Brent Middel at brentmid@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 x87195 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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