A cyclist died after colliding with a vehicle on the highway. 26: OPP

Police confirmed this morning (January 10) that a 59-year-old cyclist died as a result of a Thursday evening collision

Local police have confirmed that a cyclist was killed last night following a collision on Highway 26 just after 7 p.m.

Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP, as well as Gray County paramedics, responded to a call regarding a serious cyclist-vehicle collision on Highway 26 between the Eleventh and Tenth lines in Thornbury on January 9.

Police confirmed that a 59-year-old cyclist died in a collision this morning (January 10).

The highway between Lines Eleven and Ten was closed for several hours while police and a collision reconstruction team investigated. According to an OPP press release, the driver of the vehicle cooperated with police.

The investigation is ongoing.

OPP is asking that anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and has any information, dash cam or surveillance footage that may assist in the investigation please contact Collingwood OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1. -800-222-TIPS (8477).

OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. Safety and crime prevention tips can be found on our website at www.opp.ca.