LCol Pierre Labelle killed by a car while cycling

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Lieutenant-colonel killed by a car while cycling

63-year-old Lt.-Col. Pierre Labelle spent 45 years in the Canadian Forces

Police say a cyclist who was killed Thursday night in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Que. was 63-year-old Lt.-Col. Pierre Labelle.

The lieutenant-colonel died after he was struck by a car along Highway 371 northwest of Quebec City.

The Chicoutimi native who was living in Montreal was taking part in a cadets music camp at CFB Valcartier.

He had been in the Canadian forces for 45 years, serving in Great Britain, Belgium, Germany, and Cyprus.

The 34-year-old driver of the car that collided with Lt.-Col. Labelle suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.

Police said he could face charges including impaired driving.

 

[REDinstaller]

My condolences to his family. 

 

[Good2Golf]

Very sad news.  Thoughts and prayers to LCol Labelle's family and friends. 

 

[Fatalize]

RIP Sir. 

 

[gun runner]

My condolences to the family, friends and comrades of LCol Labelle. Rest in peace Sir. Ubique :yellow:

 

[tomahawk6]

Very sad. My condolences to LTC Labelle's family.

 

[wildman0101]

Very Sad New's 
Condolences to the Family
Scoty B