The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died following a cycling incident in North Saanich on Sept. 3, 2014.

He was Michael John Sanders, aged 64. Mr. Sanders is originally from England, but was visiting the Victoria area during recent months.

Mr. Sanders was riding his bicycle southbound on the Patricia Bay Highway (Highway 17) just before noon on Sept. 3 when, south of the McTavish overpass, he was struck by a van in the southbound-travelled portion of the roadway. Mr. Sanders was immediately transported to Saanich Peninsula Hospital, but could not be resuscitated.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this incident.

The family of Mr. Sanders has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

For further information, please contact:

Matt Brown
Regional Coroner, Island Region
BC Coroners Service
250 356-9133