Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle in Uxbridge: police

Durham Regional Police say a cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Uxbridge on Saturday.

In a news release, police said they received a call at around 11:50 a.m. for reports of a crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle on Regional Highway 47 at Old Stouffville Road.

Police said a 78-year-old Stouffville man driving a grey 2018 Toyota Rav 4 was heading north on Regional Highway 47 when he collided with the cyclist.

The victim, a 64-year-old man, was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

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As of late Saturday, he was reported to be in critical condition.

Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash.

Officers are continuing to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact them at 905-579-1520 ext. 5216 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.