Shane Kelly, a community member training for the Cops for Cancer charity event, died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident on Monday in Prince George, British Columbia. An RCMP officer was also seriously injured in the same incident. This tragedy, along with another cyclist being hospitalized on Friday, has prompted urgent calls for improved safety conditions for riders and pedestrians in the north-central B.C. city.
'An outstanding human being': Cyclist dies after hit-and-run during charity training ride
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Shane Kelly, a community member training for the Cops for Cancer charity event, died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident on Monday in Prince George, British Columbia. An RCMP officer was also seriously injured in the same incident. This tragedy, along with another cyclist being hospitalized on Friday, has prompted urgent calls for improved safety conditions for riders and pedestrians in the north-central B.C. city.
Trending- 1 Two cyclists struck in Prince George on Monday (July 7, 2025) around 9 a.m.
- 2 One man taken into custody (after Monday's incident)
- 3 Shane Kelly succumbs to injuries on Thursday (July 10, 2025)
- 4 Another rider hospitalized on Friday (July 11, 2025) around 9 a.m.
- 5 City launches review of active transportation plan (ongoing)
- Shane Kelly died from his injuries
- An RCMP officer was seriously injured
- Another cyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries
- Calls for improved safety conditions for riders and pedestrians in Prince George
- Prince George city launches a review of its active transportation plan
- Increased fear among cyclists, leading some to train indoors
What: Shane Kelly, a cyclist training for the Cops for Cancer charity event, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident. An RCMP officer was also seriously injured in the same incident.
When: Kelly succumbed to injuries on Thursday (July 10, 2025). The hit-and-run occurred on Monday (July 7, 2025) around 9 a.m. Another cyclist was hospitalized Friday (July 11, 2025) around 9 a.m.
Where: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, specifically near the intersection of Ospika Boulevard North and McRae Avenue (for Kelly's incident) and near Winnipeg and 11th Ave (for the Friday incident).
Why: Kelly and the RCMP officer were struck by a vehicle during a charity training ride, and the driver fled the scene. The incidents highlight dangers for cyclists and prompt calls for improved safety.
How: A vehicle struck two cyclists in a hit-and-run. One man was taken into custody after a police search. The city is launching a review of its active transportation plan.