Cyclist, 81, dies after being found in distress in Digby County

An 81-year-old man fromSavannah, Ga., died in hospital after being found in distress on a roadin Digby County on Saturday.

According to a news release, police responded at 3:30 p.m. to a report that a cyclist was lying injured on Lansdowne Road.

The release states the man was treated by EHS and taken to Digby County Hospital, where he died. Investigators found noobvious signs of a collision with a vehicle.

Lansdowne Road was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call RCMP at 902-245-2579. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.