Ontario cyclist dies in hospital after collision with parked trailer
The incident happened on Friday around 12:30 p.m. in the area of Coronation Road and Lyndebrook Road in Whitby, police said.
A cyclist in Ontario has tragically lost his life after colliding with a parked trailer, according to Durham police. The incident occurred on Friday around 12:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Coronation and Lyndebrook roads in Whitby. A 68-year-old cyclist was riding northbound on Coronation Road when the collision took place. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene and found the cyclist suffering from life-threatening injuries.
He was immediately transported to the hospital, but sadly, he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities closed roads in the area for several hours to allow investigators to gather crucial evidence. The exact cause of the collision is still under investigation. Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and contact the police.
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