Christchurch Police are continuing their investigation into yesterday’s fatal crash on Waterloo Road today. There are a number of witnesses to be interviewed and Police will use these statements and the results of the Serious Crash Unit investigation to piece together the events leading up to yesterday’s crash.
The death has been referred to the Coroner and formal identification of the cyclist is yet to be completed.
Police are currently working to ensure that next of kin are fully advised.
A further update is not likely to be made until tomorrow.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404