Thunder Bay Police Service - Media Release

September 18, 2017

P17060953

Police Asking for Assitance

Police are asking for assitance to identify the driver of a Black Van that was involved with a
collision with a young cyclist on Rockwood Avenue on Friday Septmebr 15 at approximately
3:00pm.

A 12 year old cyclist riding a blue mountain bike and a green helmet was on his way home from
school, friday afternoon. He was riding on the west side of Rockwood Avenue between John
Street Road and Red River Road, towards Red River Road.

A black van backed out of a driveway on the west side of Rockwood Avenue striking the youth.

The vehicle then proceeded north on Rockwood Avenue turning onto Red River Road.

The youth sustained injuries to his leg and a concussion.

If anyone has information regarding the van involved, please contact the Thunder Bay Police
Traffic Department at 807 684-1200 #1276.

A tip can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.tipsubmit.com

A/Sgt. Bill Pollock

Thunder Bay Police Service

Traffic Unit