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Cyclist injured after alleged hit-and-run in Chilliwack

The woman was riding her bicycle at First Avenue and Nowell Street when the collision occurred
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Emergency crews were on scene of an alleged hit-and-run Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at the corner of First Avenue and Nowell Street in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

A cyclist was the victim of an alleged hit-and-run in Chilliwack on Thursday.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of the crash at First Avenue and Nowell Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, 2020.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a woman sitting on the sidewalk complaining of neck pain and road rash to her legs.

Her bike was seen lying beside the sidewalk, but the suspect vehicle involved was nowhere to be found.

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Emergency crews were on scene of an alleged hit-and-run Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at the corner of First Avenue and Nowell Street in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Emergency crews were on scene of an alleged hit-and-run Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at the corner of First Avenue and Nowell Street in Chilliwack. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

A woman who lives near the intersection said she heard the sound of screeching tires and then broken glass.

The female cyclist was taken to hospital with unknown injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information including dash cam footage can call the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611.

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Jenna Hauck

About the Author: Jenna Hauck

I started my career at The Chilliwack Progress in 2000 as a photojournalist.
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