Charges pending after cyclist struck in crosswalk
An 18-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a driver who was heading onto Anthony Henday Drive at 50 Street on Aug. 10, 2022.
An 18-year-old sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a driver who was heading onto Anthony Henday Drive Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the crash happened around 3 p.m. in the marked crosswalk at 50 Street on the ramp to westbound Anthony Henday Drive.
The 18-year-old man was walking his bicycle westbound when he was hit.
Although his injuries were serious, he was expected to survive.
Charges are pending against the driver, police said.
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