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Rider of e-bike dies after crash with van in Toronto: police

The fatal collision occurred between an e-bike rider and a van. Global News

A man has died following a crash between an electric bike and a van in Toronto, police say.

In a tweet, Toronto police said they were called to the scene of a collision in the Wilson Avenue and Cornelius Parkway area at around 9:02 p.m. on Saturday.

Read more: Man with life-threatening injuries after downtown Toronto scooter crash: police

Police said a white GMC van was travelling westbound along Wilson Avenue when the driver of the van turned into the path of a red e-bike travelling eastbound and the two vehicles collided.

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Toronto paramedics told Global News they transported a man in his 40s to a local hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.

In an update, Toronto police confirmed the man, 44, had died in hospital.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.

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