Multiple first responders have been called to Pat Bay Highway to attend to a cyclist injured by a dump truck in Saanichton on Tuesday (Nov. 12).
Central Saanich Police Service responded to a motor vehicle incident at 12:18 p.m. at the intersection of Pat Bay Highway and Island View Road. According to their initial investigation, a large dump style truck had struck a man on his bicycle as the two turned west onto Island View Road.
Witnesses say the cyclist's lower leg was wedged under the truck. Central Saanich Fire Department helped remove the cyclist from under the vehicle and was taken to Victoria General Hospital. The male cyclist in his 60s remains in serious condition.
Traffic analysts were also on the scene and are assisting police with their investigation.
Anyone who saw the incident or who has traffic camera footage is asked to contact the Central Saanich Police at 250-652-4441.
