Female cyclist, 19, critically injured after being struck by two vehicles in Rosedale
Posted February 18, 2024 9:23 pm.
Last Updated February 19, 2024 2:31 pm.
A 19-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after she was struck by at least two vehicles in Rosedale.
Police say they were called to the area of Bayview Avenue and the Bloor Street ramp just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday for reports a cyclist had been struck.
Investigators say she was riding a bicycle eastbound on Bayview Avenue at the Bloor Street Ramp on the centre dividing lane of east and westbound traffic while an SUV was traveling westbound on Bayview Avenue in the first lane. For an unknown reason, the cyclist reportedly veered into the path of travel of the SUV.
The driver was unable to avoid the cyclist and she was struck and thrown onto the roadway. Another vehicle travelling behind the SUV was able to avoid the victim, however, a third vehicle struck the victim.
That vehicle, described as a Mercedes SUV stopped briefly at the scene, but then fled.
Police say the driver of the original vehicle involved remained at the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.
