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KITCHENER The community of Woolwich is coming together to help support a family who lost their father in a crash last week. Orvie Bowman, 48, was struck from behind while cycling north of Elmira on Friday around 7 p.m. on Arthur Street North between Reid Woods Drive and Sandy Hills Drive. Waterloo regional police say the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid. Orvie’s wife, Heather Bowman said she remembers receiving the dreadful news from police. “Just numb, I think. How are we going to make it, I guess was the first thought.” She said her husband of 24 years was a loving, caring and kind-hearted person.
KITCHENER Waterloo Regional Police have confirmed that one person has died after a Friday night crash in Woolwich Township. It happened around 7:00 p.m. on Arthur Street North between Reid Woods Drive and Sandy Hills Drive. Police closed that section of road for the investigation overnight, but have since reopened it. The road was blockaded and I really couldn t see a lot besides a commotion and lots of firefighters, said Elmira resident Colin Sittler. It was tragic to hear. Police say a 48-year-old Woolwich man was riding his bicycle on Arthur Street near Florapine Road when he was struck from behind by pickup truck being driven by an 18 year old. He was pronounced dead on the scene.