The Owen Sound Police are investigating an incident where a motorist struck an 11 year old cyclist then continued on without stopping. The accident occurred at approximately 8:10 Tuesday morning (9th May 2017). The boy was riding his bicycle to school when a motorist travelling east bound on 16th Street East entered the intersection at 9th Avenue striking the boys rear tire of his bike with the front drivers side corner of the vehicle. The young boy fell off his bicycle but fortunately he was not injured. His bicycle received minor damage.

The vehicle has been described as a hatch back, light blue in colour, possibly a Chev Cruze. If anyone has any information with regards to this incident they are encouraged to call Constable Obillos of the Owen Sound Police Service at 519-376-1234 extension 183 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

source: media release, Owen Sound Police Service