First responders at the scene of a collision involving a cyclist on Highway 6 Tuesday, March 25 (photo by Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)

By Liam Verster

Highway 6 Collision

UPDATE: Collision on Highway 6 the result of a cyclist losing control

Mar 25, 2025 | 3:53 PM

— Update —

The collision on the highway through Coldstream Tuesday reportedly occurred when a cyclist lost control and crashed into a vehicle.

Vernon RCMP were dispatched to the scene of the crash on Highway 6 at Ricardo Road, near the Vegpro International warehouse, for reports of a cyclist and vehicle collision at 3 p.m. March 25.

Investigators determined the cyclist was riding an e-bike, heading west on the highway, when a pickup truck also going west pulled out to pass and provide space for the rider.

The cyclist reportedly lost control and struck the rear passenger side of the truck as it was passing, resulting in the cyclist falling to the ground.

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The RCMP and Emergency Health Services said the cyclist was treated at the scene then transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the driver remained on the scene and was cooperative with police, and an independent witness was also present and provided a statement to police.

The collision did result in Ricardo Road being temporarily blocked off by first responders Tuesday, but did not result in any highway closures.

— Original Story —

First responders were called to a collision involving a cyclist in Coldstream Tuesday afternoon.

Dispatch reports said the cyclist was struck on Highway 6 at Ricardo Road, near the Vegpro International building, at around 3 p.m., March 25.

First responders were on scene and had Ricardo Road blocked while slowing traffic on Highway 6 as of 3:30 p.m.

Emergency Health Services said paramedics treated one person on scene and then transported them to hospital with undisclosed injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the collision was not provided.