Woman knocked off bicycle in Penticton hit and run

Penticton RCMP are investigating a hit and run after a cyclist was struck almost two weeks ago.

A woman cycling north on Fairview Road saw a semi-truck without a trailer attempting to turn left onto Fairview Road from Huth Avenue on Aug. 16 around 8 p.m. according to an RCMP media release.

She continued cycling but heard the semi-truck, now behind her, approaching.

The woman was then knocked off her bicycle by the truck. She fell to the sidewalk, suffering minor injuries.

RCMP say the woman observed the truck continue past, travelling east on Duncan Avenue.

The cyclist was able to walk to the nearby B.C. Ambulance station on Fairview Road where she was treated.

The woman was unable to get a plate number, but the truck was described as a semi-truck with no trailer attached, dark in colour, with heavy amounts of dirt on the rear.

"Investigators are hoping to speak with anyone who may have witnessed any part of this incident, and encourage them to contact the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300,” Penticton RCMP spokesperson James Grandy said in a news release issued today, Sept. 3.


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Steve Arstad

I have been looking for news in the South Okanagan - SImilkameen for 20 years, having turned a part time lifelong interest into a full time profession. After five years publishing a local newsletter, several years working as a correspondent / stringer for several local newspapers and seven years as editor of a Similkameen weekly newspaper, I joined iNFOnews.ca in 2014. My goal in the news industry has always been to deliver accurate and interesting articles about local people and places. My interest in the profession is life long - from my earliest memories of grade school, I have enjoyed writing.
As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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