Hamilton police seeking witnesses to crash involving cyclist

Hamilton police are investigating a collision involving a cyclist.

Police say a cyclist was riding at a high rate of speed on the sidewalk of John Street on Wednesday afternoon when she crossed at Charlston Avenue and collided with a block wall and wrought iron fence while trying to avoid a pedestrian.

Police say the cyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered life-threatening injuries.

Her name has not been released.

Any witnesses are being asked to contact police.