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Cyclist Knocked Down And Killed
posted (July 27, 2015)
A man was knocked down and killed on Friday night around 8. Hattieville resident Miguel Angel Cruz was riding his bicycle at mile 13 on the George Price Highway when he was run over by a car. The driver, 38 year old Marlon Hernandez told police that he was traveling with a low beam and as soon as he passed the Softy toilet paper factory he saw a shadow in the middle of the road. When he turned on his high beam he saw Cruz and tried to avoid hitting him but it was too late. Today police told us that speed may have played a role.

Sr. Supt. Edward Broaster - Commander, Eastern Division Rural
"Around 8 Friday night we had a fatal traffic accident of Miguel Cruz, no relation of the earlier young man Mr. Cruz, where he was riding his bicycle. He was wearing dark clothing and apparently the driver of the vehicle who hit him was driving and a vehicle came with high beam, where after he passed the vehicle he saw Mr. Cruz and was unable to avoid him, knocking him down off his bicycle."

Insp. Rochel Chan, OC - Hattieville Police
"Indications may be that the speeding was involved. It's a highway, never the less you must remember the speed limit is within the residential areas and the highway. So motorists must be cognizant of their driving and their speed."

Police also told us that Cruz was wearing dark clothing and his bike didn't have proper lighting - other factors that police will consider in this case. Cruz has been served with a notice of intended prosecution.

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