Cyclist sent to hospital following collision with car in central Hamilton

By Don Mitchell Global News

Posted July 22, 2021 7:33 pm

Updated July 23, 2021 1:26 pm

1 min read

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A cyclist has been sent to hospital following an early afternoon on Thursday collision between a bike and car.

Hamilton police say they received a call to a reported crash just before 2 p.m. on Bay Street between Hunter and Jackson Streets.

It’s believed the cyclist, riding northbound in a bike lane, collided with a vehicle travelling northbound on Bay Street making a left turn onto Jackson Street, in front of the bicycle.

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The injured rider was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

At approx. 2pm, Police and emergency partners responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and cyclist at the intersection of Bay St and Jackson St. Cyclist has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Collision Reconstruction Unit has been called to the scene https://t.co/8GxGV4k2GK
— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 22, 2021