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Cyclist killed on Bronson Avenue identified as Krista Johnson

Published October 19, 2012 | 5:48 pm

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Ottawa:Friends have identified the cyclist struck by a car  on Bronson Avenue Thursday night as 27-year-old Krista Johnson, a Carleton University student.

She was not reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.Police said Johnson was travelling north in the southbound lane of Bronson just south of Holmwood Avenue when she was hit by a car.She was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to injuries.When emergency crews arrived, the woman was already being treated by an off-duty paramedic

The university sent an email to students Friday offering condolences to the family of Krista Johnson.

Police say the male driver of the car had not been charged, as the case is still being investigated.

Witnesses are asked to call collision investigator Const. Kevin Bradford at 613-236-1222 ext. 2470 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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