RCMP in Estevan are investigating a collision involving a bicyclist and a semi truck. Before 7 p.m. a bicyclist was hit by a semi truck going westbound on Highway 39 at the approach to the Super 6 motel. The bicyclist, a 25 year old male from Toronto, Ont., died from the collision.
Wet road conditions and visibility were factors in the collision.
An RCMP Traffic Collision Reconstructionist was on scene last night.
Identity of the deceased male will not be released pending notification of next of kin.
Cyclist killed last night on Hwy 39
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