Electric bike rider struck by vehicle in downtown Toronto

A Toronto Police Service cruiser is seen behind yellow caution tape in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

Posted June 17, 2025 4:13 pm.

Last Updated June 17, 2025 6:06 pm.

An electric bike driver has been sent to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto.

Police were called to the Richmond Street East and Yonge Street area around 3:40 p.m. for reports that a vehicle struck a man riding an e-bike.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained on the scene while the electric bike rider was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police say the man on the electric bike is in his 30’s.

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