A fatal crash involving a cyclist and a tractor-trailer unit took place in Prince George.
According to the RCMP, it occurred just before 5PM on Monday at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Queensway where a female cyclist collided with the trailer after it turned onto Queensway.
Investigators believe she was travelling on the wrong side of the road and died of the injuries she sustained.
The deceased has not been identified and authorities will speak with anyone that has information about the incident or who the cyclist might be.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 or Crime-Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.
UPDATE: 1st Avenue (#BCHwy16) now open in both directions at Queensway intersection after an incident earlier this evening | #CityOfPG https://t.co/zyZ9fvaz4s
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) September 11, 2018
.@PG_RCMP have closed off 1st Avenue (#BCHwy16) between George Street & Ontario Street, as well as the Queensway intersection, due to an incident; traffic being diverted as officials investigate | #CityOfPG pic.twitter.com/ig98GojtzM
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) September 11, 2018