Cyclist dies after being struck by van in Etobicoke

Posted September 18, 2013 10:28 pm.

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ETOBICOKE – A 51-year-old cyclist is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Etobicoke Wednesday, Toronto police say.

Police say the woman was riding her bicycle west on Lake Shore Boulevard in the passing lane when she lost control.

As she fell, she landed in the passing lane of eastbound Lake Shore Boulevard West and was struck by an eastbound van around 4:30 p.m. near Royal York Road.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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