Cyclist critical after colliding with vehicle

A cyclist is in critical condition Saturday after a collision near Salter Street and College Avenue.

The 40-year-old was riding east in the back lane between College Avenue and Boyd Avenue around 2 a.m. He pulled out without stopping and into the path of a vehicle traveling south on Salter Street, police said.

The driver stopped and called 911, staying at the scene until paramedics arrived. They took the cyclist to hospital in critical condition.

Police say alcohol consumption by the cyclist played a role in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6271.

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  Police on the scene of a collision between a cyclist and vehicle that sent the cyclist to hospital in critical condition on July 19, 2014.