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Man on e-scooter in critical condition after collision in Brampton: police

A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a transport truck in Brampton on Friday evening, sending him to the hospital in life-threatening condition. A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a transport truck in Brampton on Friday evening, sending him to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
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A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a transport truck in Brampton on Friday evening, sending him to the hospital in life-threatening condition.

Peel Regional Police said they received multiple reports of a pedestrian being hit in the area of Dixie Road and Queen Street, shortly after 6:30 p.m.

"What we now know is that pedestrian was riding an e-scooter of sorts, and (…) that they were struck by the transport truck during a turning motion," Const. Tyler Bell-Morena told CP24.

Officers said the truck driver remained on the scene.

The entire intersection is currently closed in all directions, and Bell-Morena says they anticipate the roads will remain closed for the next two to three hours.

As the day hours turn darker earlier the closer we get to winter, Bell-Morena cautions anyone riding an e-scooter to wear something visible to the motorist.

"Visibility is key, especially when you're on an e-bike," Bell-Morena said. "It's on motorists as well to be more and alert and be visible, especially transport drivers."

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