Cyclist hit by vehicle in Mississauga, driver in police custody

Peel Regional Police say a cyclist in his late 40s has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Mississauga early Thursday.

Emergency crews were called to Dixie and Rathburn roads at around 5:47 a.m.

A man on a bicycle was taken to a trauma centre by paramedics in life-threatening condition after he was hit.

Police initially said the driver did not remain at the scene, but in a later update said the driver was located a short distance away.

The driver is currently in custody, investigators said. The charges are still pending but police said the driver will likely be charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident.

The roads were closed for the investigation.