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Police seek help after man, 69, dies after late afternoon crash

A cyclist has been killed after he was hit by a car travelling behind him, in an incident near Bribie Island.

General photographs of Queensland Police and Crimestoppers logo and livery, Thursday, July 18, 2019 (AAP Image/Richard Walker)
General photographs of Queensland Police and Crimestoppers logo and livery, Thursday, July 18, 2019 (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

A BRIBIE Island cyclist has died after a crash at Woorim about 4.30pm on Thursday.

Police said the cyclist, 69, had been travelling east along First Ave.

“Initial investigations suggest a car was travelling behind the cyclist and attempted to swerve to avoid colliding with him,” police said.

The cyclist was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 69-year-old Tiaro man, was not injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information for police can contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24 hours a day.

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