Over 1,800 traffic charges laid on long weekend in southwestern Ontario
OPP look for witnesses after cyclist struck near Brights Grove
September 3, 2023
Lambton OPP are looking for witnesses after a cyclist was hit and seriously injured in Brights Grove.
OPP put out an advisory on social media Saturday saying there had been a hit and run near the Mandaumin Road roundabout at Lakeshore Road around 11 pm Sept. 1 with no other details asking for witnesses to come forward.
A man identifying himself as the victim’s brother said on social media the man was riding a bicycle and was taken to hospital in London with serious injuries which require surgery.
He added the cyclist was hit by a white pickup with a dark tail gate.
The cyclists condition is not known at this time.
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