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Burlington cyclist, 81, struck and killed in hit and run (UPDATE: Police release name of driver)

Police say the vehicle, believed to be a silver sedan, fled the scene on North Shore Boulevard and was last seen turning north on Maple Avenue
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UPDATE - May 30, 2023

NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

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On May 18th, 2023 at approximately 2:30 PM an 81 year old male cyclist was fatally struck while riding eastbound on North Shore Boulevard near the QEW overpass, in the city of Burlington. The involved driver fled the scene of the collision.

Further to the previous update, Investigators have identified the involved driver as Ji FENG, a 41 year old resident of North York. 

Ji FENG has been charged with Failure to Stop After an Accident Resulting in Death and Careless Driving Causing Death

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UPDATE - May 24, 2023

NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

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Investigators from the Halton Regional Police Service, Collision Reconstruction Unit have charged a 41 year old female resident of North York with Failure to Stop After An Accident Resulting in Death and Careless Driving Causing Death in this matter.   

Original report - May 19, 2023:

NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On May 18, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 81-year-old male cyclist was fatally struck while riding eastbound on North Shore Boulevard near the QEW overpass, in the city of Burlington. The cyclist was rushed to Burlington Hospital by ambulance but succumbed to his injuries. The involved vehicle fled the scene eastbound on North Shore Boulevard and was last seen turning northbound on Maple Avenue. Preliminary investigation suggests it will be a recent model year silver VW Jetta, or similar 4 door vehicle.  It will have damage to the front right, the hood and windshield.  

Burlington District uniform and plain clothed officers responded to initiate the investigation.  Investigators from the Collision Reconstruction Unit attended to assume carriage of the investigation due to the death and were supported by member of the Forensic Services.  North Shore Boulevard in the vicinity of the QEW was closed for approximately 5 hours for investigation.

If you witnessed the collision or have information that would help identify the involved vehicle, contact a member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 x 5065 or report the matter anonymously via Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-888- 222-TIPS or at haltoncrimestoppers.ca

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