Skip to main content

Cyclist injured after being struck by vehicle in midtown Toronto

Officers respond to a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist. (Simon Sheehan/CP24) Officers respond to a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist. (Simon Sheehan/CP24)
Share

A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in midtown Toronto.

The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Eglinton Avenue and the Don Valley Parkway.

According to police, a silver Honda travelling west on Eglinton Avenue took the southbound DVP ramp and hit a cyclist crossing the road.

Police say a 21-year-old man suffered from life-threatening injuries. Paramedics transported him to hospital for treatment.

The 57-year-old driver involved in the collision remained on the scene. He did not sustain any injuries.

Investigators say they do not suspect impaired driving. Roads in the area were closed while police investigated the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Air traveller complaints to Canadian Transportation Agency hit new high

The Canadian Transportation Agency has hit a record high of more than 71,000 complaints in a backlog. The quasi-judicial regulator and tribunal tasked with settling disputes between customers and the airlines says the backlog is growing because the number of incoming complaints keeps increasing.

DEVELOPING

DEVELOPING Bird flu outbreaks: WHO weighs in on public health risk

The current overall public health risk posed by the H5N1 bird flu virus is low, the World Health Organization said on Friday, but urged countries to stay alert for cases of animal-to-human transmission.

Stay Connected