Friday, March 29, 2024

Cyclist in North Saanich seriously injured in collision with minivan

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A cyclist has been taken to Victoria General Hospital with serious head injuries after colliding with a minivan in North Saanich around noon today.

The cyclist was travelling down a hill on East Saanich Road near Lowe Road when a white van travelling the opposite direction turned left in front of the cyclist.

The 68-year-old cyclist crashed through the passenger side window, shattering the vehicle’s window and the cyclist’s helmet. Police say he was unconscious but breathing when they arrived. He was rushed to Victoria General Hospital in critical condition.

The 17-year-old driver of the vehicle is co-operating with investigators. Police have ruled out alcohol, drugs and cellphone use as a factor in the accident.

East Saanich Road was closed for several hours while RCMP collision analyst investigated, but it has since reopened.

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