20-year-old facing charges after striking cyclist in Kitchener

Photo of Waterloo Regional Police officer in front of a police cruiser (WRPS).

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 3, 2026 06:10:03 PM.

Last Updated Jun 5, 2026 02:55:16 PM.

Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges after an 86-year-old cyclist was struck by a vehicle in Kitchener.

It happened just after 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road roundabout.

According to police, the cyclist was taken to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

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The driver of the vehicle has now been identified as a 20-year-old man from Kitchener.

They are facing charges that include, careless driving causing bodily harm and failure to yield to a pedestrian.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dash cam footage is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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