A vehicle struck a cyclist at the intersection of Highway 3 and 13 Street on Tuesday morning in Fernie.
The driver in question was headed towards Sparwood on Highway 3 at approximately 8:30 a.m.
The driver began to slow down for a red light as it approached the intersection and was travelling at approximately 35-40 km/h when the light turned green.
The driver continued to proceed through the intersection when the cyclist intercepted.
“The cyclist couldn’t stop and crossed the intersection. The driver tried to stop but was unfortunately unable to and a collision occurred,” said Sgt. Will Thien with the Elk Valley RCMP.
The cyclist, a local Fernie resident in his 50s, was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
It is believed that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet.
The RCMP is not releasing names at this time.
“We just want to tell people to be more careful on the roadways, especially in wintertime,” said Sgt. Thien. “Drive — and cycle — to your ability,” he added.