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Friends of a cyclist killed nearly three months ago in a collision south of Calgary are pleased to learn police have laid charges in the case.

“There’s no positive end to this situation,” said Christopher Brown, owner of Wheel Life Cyclery in Okotoks. “But it’s nice to see they (investigators) took the time, took it seriously, and charges are being laid.”

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Deric Kryvenchuk, 42, was struck from behind by an eastbound vehicle on Highway 7 between Aldersyde and Okotoks just before 4 p.m. on May 4.

The married father and avid cyclist from De Winton was taken by ambulance to the South Health Campus in Calgary but died from his injuries.

Earlier reports indicated he was stopped on the side of the lanes when struck. But Sgt. Sukh Randhawa of the Okotoks RCMP later said Kryvenchuk had been cycling at the time of the collision.

The driver was not hurt and stayed at the scene.

On Friday, police announced they had charged 42-year-old Joely Lambourn, of Okotoks, with dangerous driving causing death, and driving while unauthorized.