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Bicyclist dead after collision on Highway 63

A post mortem exam is tentatively scheduled for today in Ottawa
20190310 opp cruiser OPP
Courtesy OPP.

OPP in North Bay said this morning that a collision between a passenger car and a bicycle this weekend on Highway 63 near Anita Ave. resulted in the death of a Grey County woman.

The accident happened on Sunday, September 1,  at 9:10 a.m.

See: Fatal accident, Highway 63 closed

The bicycle rider, a 25-year-old woman from Grey County, west of Barrie, was brought to hospital by ambulance, where she was pronounced deceased.   

A post mortem exam is tentatively scheduled for today in Ottawa. There were no injuries to the driver of the car.   

The highway was closed for the day, with drivers detoured onto Anita.

OPP Technical Collision Investigation, Forensic Investigation Service, Highway Safety Division and Remote Piloted Aerial System are assisting with the investigation.   

The collision remains under investigation.  

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact North Bay OPP.


Jeff Turl

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