Cyclist critically injured in Whitby collision

A Durham Regional Police Service vehicle is seen in this undated photo. DRPS/HO

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted August 21, 2026 3:00 pm.

Last Updated August 21, 2026 2:36 pm.

A cyclist has life-threatening injuries following a collision in Whitby, police say.

Durham police and paramedics were called to the area of Coronation Road just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

Police say paramedics transported an adult cyclist to a trauma centre in Toronto.

No further details were immediately available.

Coronation is closed in both directions between Lyndebrook and Stevens roads.

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