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Friends express shock at 29-year-old cyclist’s death in collision


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Elgin County OPP said the bicyclist is Chyenne Doxtator of St. Thomas.

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A GoFundMe web page has been set up by friends of Doxtator to raise money for her funeral expenses.

She was described as “full of love, kindness, humor, intelligence, boldness and beauty. Her laugh was contagious.

“There are just no words to express how much he will be missed. Cheyenne (sic) will live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her,” wrote the organizer of the page.

@toshaaparker♬ Dancing in the Sky – Beverly Ann

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Friends and acquaintances expressed shock at her death on social media. “I just spoke to you yesterday and I’m so sorry (this) happened to you,” one person wrote on Facebook. “Clear the plane my friend.”

Police, fire and paramedics were called to Wellington Road in Southwold Township Monday morning at 6:29 a.m. after a report of a crash between a bicyclist and a passenger vehicle.

The road was closed while police investigated the crash and has since reopened.

Police said no charges have been filed.

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