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Police searching for driver who struck cyclist, 14, in Minto

Police say the vehicle will have front passenger side damage
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF MINTO - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fail to remain collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist on Wellington Road 6 near Side Road 7 in the Town of Minto that occurred on Feb. 25, 2020, at approximately 7 p.m. 

It is reported that a northbound older model sedan collided with a cyclist on Wellington Road 6. The driver of the sedan stopped briefly and spoke to the injured teenager before getting back in their vehicle and was last seen travelling northbound.

The vehicle is described as an older model dark coloured sedan similar to a Chrysler Neon. There will be damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle.

The driver is described as female, in her 20's with dark hair and glasses.

The 14-year-old cyclist was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

 Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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