Police looking for pick-up truck after cyclist struck

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is looking for a driver of a pickup truck after a crash that injured a cyclist Thursday evening. According to police, the incident occurred June 8 between 8:40-8:55 p.m.

The motor vehicle accident involving a cyclist happened in the northbound portion of 3600 block of Concession 3 North in Amherstburg.

At that time, police say the bicyclist was approached and struck from the rear by a newer model dark blue Dodge Ram 1500 series pickup truck that was also northbound on Concession 3 North. It is further alleged this pickup truck then failed to remain, and continued northbound on Concession 3 North.

As a result of the collision, police add the bicyclist received non-life threatening injuries.

The Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment is looking to see if anyone happens to have any information/video surveillance that may assist this investigation. People with information can had to be moved. North Star High School now occupies the portion of the park that the skateboard park at.

Baillargeon believed the new park is in “a fantastic location” and that two more phases are planned including a pump track and a bowl. Prue added that councillors Don McArthur and Peter Courtney helped champion the new park during the previous term of council.

“They just kept pushing and pushing,” Prue recalled. The new skateboard park is right at the corner of Simcoe St. and Meloche Road.

Eric Favot recalled being on the front page of The Amherstburg Echo in 2003 when the original park was created and “here I am at the next one.” Favot and friends performed tricks and stunts on the new equipment to the enjoyment of the crowd, with Favot adding he believes it is time sports like theirs get more attention.

“It’s time to start putting unique passions forward,” said Favot.