RCMP say a Prince George, B.C., man is facing numerous charges in a hit-and-run that left one cyclist dead and another injured last July.

The police service says Thomas Leslie Phillips has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle causing death and impaired operation causing bodily harm, as well as failing to remain at the scene of the accident and dangerous operation of a vehicle.

The charges stem from July 7 when two cyclists were training for the Cops for Cancer charity bike ride in the north-central B.C. city.

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Shane Kelly, an active member of the cycling community, was killed, while the RCMP officer he was riding with was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

RCMP say the pair were riding on the side of the road

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