Toronto Police Service
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News Release
Fatal Collision #13/2024, Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue area
Broadcast time: 08:00 PM
Date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024
Unit: Traffic Services
Case #: 2024-924442
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:23 p.m., Toronto Police Service received a radio call in the Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue area.
a commercial flatbed truck was stopped in the curb lane facing southbound on Avenue Road just north of Elgin Avenue
the truck proceeded to make a left hand turn into a loading dock of 87 Avenue Road
while making the left turn, the truck fatally struck a cyclist
A 39-year-old male cyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Police are asking local residents and drivers who may have dash camera footage or witnessed the event to contact investigators.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Constable Andrew Parkin
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