Fatal collision in Markham

The only other piece of information that I have is that the cyclist was 66 years old (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2010/07/27/toronto-...)

I have not seen anything in my local media, including the yorkregion.com website, and nothing has been put up on the York Region Police site.

I'm particularly chilled by this sad news, as I ride through this intersection 8-10 times a week on my way to and from work. I last rode through there yesterday evening at 5:30.

Let's keep a sense of humour when we come across some typist's blunders: CP24 comes up with the surprising news that a cellist was involved:

Tue Jul. 27 2010 8:23:06 AM
Cyclist struck and killed in Markham

Web Staff, cp24.com

A 60-year-old man is dead after he was struck by at least one vehicle while riding his bike in Markham Monday night.

Police say they were called at about 10 p.m. after the cellists was hit at 16th Avenue and Roddick Road.

The victim was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police say the driver remained at the scene but charges have not been laid.

Doh!

http://www.yorkregion.com/news/local/article/852827--66-ye...

66-year-old man killed in Markham crash
York Regional Police are looking for witnesses to a fatal crash that occurred in Markham Monday night.
At about 10 p.m., a 66-year-old Markham man was riding his bike in the Rodick Road and 16th Avenue area when he was struck by a Toyota Sienna being driven by a 53-year-old Markham woman, police said.
The man was transported to hospital where he died from his injuries.
If you witnessed the crash, contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637). Inquires or questions are always welcome at traffic@yrp.ca.

Police report here: http://yrp.ca/docs/press_releases/%5B2010-07-27%5D%20FATAL...

FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
The York Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Rodick Road in the Town of Markham.

On Monday, July 26, 2010, at approximately 10 p.m., a 66-year-old cyclist from Markham was riding his bicycle south on Rodick Road. At the same time a 53-year-old Markham woman was operating her Toyota Sienna northbound on Rodick Road. The Toyota made a left hand turn to go westbound on 16th Avenue when the cyclist was struck. The cyclist sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to hospital,
where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Toyota Sienna was not injured as a result of the collision. This collision is still under investigation and police are looking for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637). Inquires or questions are always welcome at traffic@yrp.ca.

Prepared by: Constable Rebecca Boyd
July 27, 2010
10-203616

Intersection looks illuminated, multiple street lights.

Another case of "I didn't see him" yet the motorist drove straight into him.

That had to be a very aggressive left-turn, i'm betting the light was stale and the motorist was trying to beat it.

THUD.

Motorists often trumpet safety first to cyclists, yet we are not the ones in a rush piloting the heavy machinery amongst flesh and blood.

If you're driving today, take an extra look to make sure the oncoming lane is clear before you turn left and don't worry about that guy behind you honking... he won't stick around to help clean up the mess or admit to harassing you, he is a nobody, you are the one in charge of your car.