Cyclist killed outside Upper Hutt college
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A 61-year-old male cyclist died this morning in Upper Hutt after hitting the door of a parked ute as it swung open, knocking him under an oncoming truck.
Senior Sergeant Jason McCarthy said the Upper Hutt resident was cycling south on Ferguson Dr, Silverstream, near St Patrick's College about 8.40am when he was knocked into the path of the truck coming the same way.
Witnesses tried to revive the victim until the ambulance arrived.
Police are contacting the man's family and have spoken to witnesses at the scene. They will examine the ute and truck before considering what, if any, charges will be laid.
- © Fairfax NZ News
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