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By Alyssa Conti

FATAL COLLISION

Cyclist dead after Friday morning semi collision in Burnaby

Dec 6, 2025 | 9:07 AM

BURNABY — Investigators are seeking the public’s help after a fatal collision between a cyclist and a semi-truck in Burnaby Friday morning (Dec. 5).

Just after 8 a.m., RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a collision on Sprott Street, near Kensington Avenue.

Despite lifesaving efforts, the cyclist succumbed to their injuries on the scene.

No other individuals were injured.

The driver stayed and is cooperating with police, and impairment has been ruled out as a factor.

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“Our Criminal Collision Investigation Team is working to determine the cause of the crash,” said Corporal Laura Hirst with the Burnaby RCMP.

“Our investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision and have not yet spoken to police on scene, or if you have dashcam video in the area, we ask you contact our investigators.”

Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken charge of the investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage in Sprott near Kensington between 7:40 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. on December 5 are asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 2025-42284.