On May 4, 2011, at approximately 2:55pm, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a cyclist who was struck by a vehicle while riding along old Henderson Highway in East Selkirk.
The cyclist was traveling southbound when a vehicle struck the bike from behind causing the cyclist to be ejected off the bike and landing on the embankment of Cooks Creek.
The suspect vehicle which fled the scene is described as a black half-ton pick-up truck.
The 39-year-old cyclist sustained non-life threatening injuries to the head area and was transported to Selkirk Hospital by EMS and later released. The cyclist was also wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
If you have information about this incident or any serious crime, please contact the Selkirk RCMP Detachment at (204)482-3322 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display. Calls are not traced or recorded. If your information leads to an arrest or charge you may be eligible for a cash award.
