One month after hit and run, London police charge alleged driver
Randy Van Puyenbroeck is treated by EMS after being hit by a pickup truck while cycling in south London on August 14, 2022. (Source: Randy Van Puyenbroeck)
A London driver is facing multiple charges following a hit and run last month that injured two cyclists.
On Aug. 14, emergency crews responded to a collision around 9 a.m. Two cyclists were struck by a vehicle while biking with a group of members from the London Cycling Club in the area of White Oak Road and Harry White Drive.
Police say the cyclists were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police sought help from the public in identifying the suspect vehicle and have since made an arrest.
A 67-year-old London resident has been charged with the following:
- Fail to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm
- Fail to stop at the scene of an accident
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance
The accused to set to appear in court in relation to the charges at the end of October.
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