Cyclist hit on Ogilvie Road dies

A cyclist who was struck by a vehicle on Ogilvie Road Tuesday has died, Ottawa police said Friday morning.

According to a police media release, the 22-year-old cyclist died overnight.

He had been travelling west on Ogilvie Road, near Blair Road, at around 11 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle travelling in the same direction.

The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and when paramedics arrived, he was lying unconscious on Ogilvie Road in front of the Gloucester Centre mall.

The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Collision investigators with Ottawa police said they're continuing to investigate and would like anyone with information to contact them at 613-236-1222, ext. 2481 or to call CrimeStoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or at 1-800-222-8477.