Male cyclist, 77, critically injured after being struck by truck in Markham
Posted October 17, 2024 8:39 am.
Last Updated October 17, 2024 11:37 am.
A 77-year-old male cyclist was critically injured after he was struck by a truck in Markham on Wednesday.
York Regional Police (YRP) were called to McCowan Road, just north of Major MacKenzie Drive East, around 1:30 p.m.
Police say the cyclist was heading north on McCowan when he was hit by a truck that was travelling in the same direction.
The cyclist was taken to a trauma centre where he remains in critical condition.
Police tell CityNews the 77-year-old man suffered several broken bones as a result of the collision. He’s expected to undergo surgery on Thursday.
The driver involved in the collision has not been charged, and the investigation is ongoing.
Road closures were in place for several hours on Wednesday.
