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Montreal police track down tanker truck driver suspected of killing cyclist

Fatal collision occurred Tuesday afternoon

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On Wednesday, Montreal police announced they have successfully located the truck driver who was suspected to have been involved in a collision with a cyclist on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities confirmed the identity of the victim as a 43-year-old man. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

The Montreal police have identified the driver of the truck as a 53-year-old man, who is scheduled to be interrogated by investigators. The vehicle was discovered in a location outside the Island of Montreal, as stated by Julien Levesque, a spokesperson for the police. Additional information regarding the exact whereabouts has not been disclosed at this time.

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According to the police, the collision occurred at 11:20 a.m. at the intersection of de Maisonneuve Boulevard and Papineau Avenue.

Eyewitnesses report that the truck was heading north on Papineau. Following the incident, the tanker proceeded onto the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, heading towards the South Shore.

Authorities have since spoken with the driver, who appeared to be unaware of the collision. No charges have been filed at this time.