Cyclist dead following Stoney Creek Mountain crash

Hamilton police say a cyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the Stoney Creek Mountain.

On Saturday shortly after 11 p.m., emergency services were called to the area of Upper Centennial Parkway and Green Mountain Road, for a report of a single motor vehicle striking a cyclist in the northbound lanes.

Police say the male cyclist, who was also travelling north, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Hamilton Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over this investigation.

Officers say alcohol or speed are not believed to be a factor in this probe.

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Detectives are actively seeking any potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Investigators are also requesting any motorists in the area at the time of the collision to check their dash cameras.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 905-546-4753.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.

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