Cyclists identified after being struck and killed on Walpole Island
Two cyclists who were struck and killed on Walpole Island last week have been identified.
Police say 36-year-old Michelle White and 50-year-old Gretta Williams both died when they were struck on River Road around 5 a.m. on June 22.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and further updates will be provided when they become available.
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