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St. Marys Collision Sends Cyclist To Hospital

A cyclist was hurt in a collision with a car at an intersection in St. Marys.

Perth County OPP officers were called to the scene at Jones St. and Water St. about 9am Wednesday morning.

Police say the cyclist entered the intersection and was hit by a sedan. The 28-year -old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police continue to investigate the incident and are looking for any witnesses.

Witnesses to this collision can contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

Cyclists are reminded that they are required to obey traffic signal and signs as bicycles are classified as a vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. Cyclists are encouraged to wear helmets at all times when riding their bikes. By law cyclists under the age of 18 years must wear a helmet.

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