Teenager killed during B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer
By Nelson Daily Staff
The 200-kilometre B.C Ride to Conquer Cancer cancer event has been marred with a fatality Sunday morning.
Everyone involved is shook up after hearing a 16-year-old cyclist from Victoria died en route from Vancouver to Seattle after a car hit him.
The accident happened approximately 80 kilometers north of Seattle near Arlington.
The cyclist was riding with his uncle when he pulled out to pass a group of riders on a narrow stretch of road. The 16-year-old rider clipped another cyclist and fell into on-coming traffic.
The accident occurred at 10 a.m. PT.
“All of those who are associated with The Ride to Conquer Cancer have been deeply-saddened by this news and our thoughts and prayers are with the rider’s family and friends,” Doug Nelson, President and CEO, of the BC Cancer Foundation said on the website adding this is the first such accident in the history of the ride.
“Since the accident occurred, members of the BC Cancer Foundation have been with the family of the rider to support them in any way possible,” Nelson added.
“I have personally spoken with the family and shared my condolences, and they ask for privacy at this time. They request the rider’s personal information and details about the accident not be made public. We hope media will be respectful of their wishes.”
