UPDATE: On Saturday, June 16, 2018, at approximately 12:30 p.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a serious collision on Roblin Boulevard near Main Street involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist.

Responding units learned that a male youth was southbound on a bicycle in the back lane just east of Main Street. The male attempted to cross Roblin Boulevard when he was struck by an eastbound half-ton truck.

The youth was transported by ground ambulance to Boundary Trails Health Centre in unstable condition and later to a Winnipeg hospital by STARS air ambulance. At this time no update is available on the condition of the youth.

The driver of the truck was uninjured.

A Winkler Police Service Collision Reconstructionist attended the scene and the incident remains under investigation. Police do not believe speed or alcohol are factors in this collision.

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UPDATE: Authorities have identified the youth and have been able to contact family. Police thank the public for their assistance.

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Winkler Police is asking residents for help identifying a youth injured in an accident Saturday afternoon.

The 14-year-old male was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Roblin Blvd. The youth was riding a black CCM bike, and police say it appears he was picking up job applications.

Police say the youth was transported to hospital. Investigators are on the scene of the accident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Winkler Police Service at 204-325-9990.