Durham Regional Police – Thirteen-Year-Old Cyclist Critically Injured

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A 13-year-old female was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near Rossland Road West and Stevensgate Drive in Ajax.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 7:35 a.m., officers from West Division responded to a collision on Rossland Road West near Stevensgate Drive in Ajax. It was reported that a vehicle had struck a bicycle being ridden by a youth. Officers arrived on scene and located a female cyclist pinned underneath the vehicle. The female was extricated and found to be suffering from extensive injuries.

Paramedics treated the female and she was air-lifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre. She is currently in life-threatening condition.

The investigation determined that a black Hyundai Sante Fe was southbound on Stevensgate Drive approaching Rossland Road West when it struck the cyclist attempting to cross at a marked crosswalk.

The driver of the Hyundai was uninjured and remained on the scene.

Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch – Collision Investigation Unit, attended the scene and conducted an investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.

Anyone with information about this incident, video or who witnessed this collision is asked to contact D/Cst. Rayne of the Collision Investigation Unit at 905-579-1520 (toll-free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5256.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

Pete Fisher
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