Teen charged in connection with Regina hit-and-run

A 17-year-old male was charged Wednesday in connection with a hit-and-run that sent a cyclist to hospital with serious injuries.

The teen, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision causing bodily harm. He’s to make his first appearance in Regina Youth Court on Dec. 6.

The collision happened Tuesday at about 6:20 a.m., at the intersection of Dewdney Avenue East and Fleury Street. A van struck the cyclist and then continued west on Dewdney.

The 35-year-old cyclist remains in hospital.