A 53-year-old man on a bicycle escaped serious injury when he collided with a pickup truck early Monday in Maple Ridge.
The collision took place at the intersection of 221st Street and the Lougheed Highway around 6:40 a.m.
The cyclist was wearing dark clothing, and had no bike light on his bicycle, making it difficult for the pickup truck’s driver to see him. He was taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
“With the beginning of spring, all motorists should expect to see more bicycles and motorcycles on our roads,” said Sgt. Dale Somerville with Ridge Meadows traffic section.
“We urge all drivers to be cognizant of this, and to be on the lookout for bicycles and motorcycles. Police also urge all bike operators to be mindful of their surroundings. Wearing brighter clothing, and having a light on a bicycle is a good way of helping vehicle drivers see you.”
Break-in
A number of electronic items, a 55” flat screen television, two laptop computers, a Nintendo Wii gaming system, a cellular phone and jewelry were stolen from a house on 207th Street sometime between Saturday and Monday. Thieves forced open the front door to enter the house. Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.