Female cyclist in critical condition following hit-and-run in Brampton
Posted September 12, 2024 6:12 am.
Last Updated September 12, 2024 11:20 am.
A female cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in Brampton last night.
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said it happened around 9 p.m. on Wednesday in the Steeles Avenue West area and the northbound Highway 410 ramp.
A 33-year-old female cyclist from Brampton was hit by a vehicle on the roadway, with police telling 680News Radio the impact sent her flying off her bike about 15 feet through the air.
Life-saving measures were taken on the woman, who was treated for head injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition. She was not wearing a helmet at the time.
The driver did not remain at the scene, police said, and that person has not been identified.
The ramp was closed for several hours but has since reopened. The investigation is ongoing.
