Updated May 25, 2023 — Press release from Halton Regional Police Service
UPDATE: Investigators from the Halton Regional Police Service, Collision Reconstruction Unit have charged a 41 year old female resident of North York with Failure to Stop After An Accident Resulting in Death and Careless Driving Causing Death in this matter.
On May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 81 year old male cyclist was fatally struck while riding eastbound on North Shore Boulevard near the QEW overpass, in the city of Burlington. The cyclist was rushed to Burlington hospital by ambulance but succumbed to his injuries. The involved vehicle fled the scene eastbound on North Shore Boulevard and was last seen turning northbound on Maple Avenue. Preliminary investigation suggests it will be a recent model year silver VW Jetta, or similar 4 door vehicle. It will have damage to the front right, the hood and windshield.
Burlington District uniform and plain clothed officers responded to initiate the investigation. Investigators from the Collision Reconstruction Unit attended to assume carriage of the investigation due to the death and were supported by member of the Forensic Services. North Shore Boulevard in the vicinity of the QEW was closed for approximately 5 hours for investigation.
If you witnessed the collision or have information that would help identify the involved vehicle, contact a member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4747 x 5065 or report the matter anonymously via Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-888- 222-TIPS or at haltoncrimestoppers.ca
Editor’s note: our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the cyclist.
