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P.E.I. man granted day parole two years after killing Alberta cyclist

CTV Atlantic Published Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:56AM ADT Last Updated Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:57AM ADT

Elizabeth Sovis was killed in July 2012 when she was struck by a van while cycling in Rennies Road, P.E.I. (Photo courtesy of the RCMP)

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Day parole has been granted to a Prince Edward Island man who struck and killed a cyclist two years ago.

Clarence Arnold Moase of Kensington was sentenced to six years behind bars in December 2012 after pleading guilty to drunk driving causing death.

Elizabeth Sovis, 63, of Alberta was hit while cycling with her husband in Hunter River in July 2012.

Moase's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the incident.

The Parole Board of Canada has denied Moase's quest for full parole, saying it would present a risk to society.