The fatal collision occurred on Wednesday, around 4 p.m., at the intersection of College Drive and the avenue Wiggins, very frequented by drivers from the city of Ponts.
According to the police statement, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
Authorities confirm that the victim was accompanied by two children, each riding their own bicycles behind the woman at the time of the collision.
None of these children needed medical attention.
The cyclist worked as a teacher at the Saskatoon Catholic Schools Division.
We are saddened to learn that a friend and colleague lost her life. [mercredi] while she was riding her bike
said a spokesperson for the school division in a written statement.
Traffic restrictions had been put in place by the police on Wednesday afternoon. Motorists and pedestrians had to avoid the area for a few hours.
Access to this section of the city was restored at the end of the evening.
Safety of cyclists in Saskatoon questioned
This tragic incident revives discussions about the safety of cyclists in the City of Bridges.
Cyclist Éric Lefol believes that a good infrastructure must be put in place where cyclists feel protected and can circulate safely
.
We don’t have a lot of education, whether at the level of cyclists or at the level of drivers, you have to realize the issues of some and have a good education.
says Mr. Lefol.
” It’s not comfortable riding a bike in downtown Saskatoon. »
He says he deplores the behavior of certain motorists who pass too close to cyclists by accelerating their motor
.
A member of the group’s board of directors Saskatoon Cycleswho advocates for safe cycling in Saskatoon, says he’s had some crashes
at the intersection where the woman died.
These accidents could have been avoided
if the necessary measures had been taken upstream, says James Arnold.
We are simply in a situation where we are vulnerable when we move around surrounded by cars and heavy trucks. We don’t know the details, but it’s a tragedy that someone died. This is very serious
says Arnold.
In a press release, the police authorities of Saskatoon specify that in 2022, a total number of 29 collisions involving cyclists were recorded, without any death being to be deplored.
Since the start of 2023, a total of six collisions involving cyclists have been recorded, one of which resulted in a death, that of Wednesday, note the police.
For their part, members of the city council of the City of Saskatoon have expressed their intention to await the conclusions of the investigation by law enforcement before commenting on the accident.
With information from Fatoumata Traore
