Cyclist in critical condition after being struck by a gravel truck
Police at the scene of a serious collision involving a bicycle and dump truck on Highway 9 in Caledon, Ont. on Wed., May 18, 2022 (OPP_CR/Twitter)
A cyclist was airlifted to a Toronto hospital after being struck by a gravel truck Wednesday morning in Caledon.
Police say the truck driver failed to remain at the scene of the crash that happened around 7:00 a.m. along Highway 9 near Albion Trail.
Investigators are now looking to locate the driver and truck, described as a dump truck with a tandem (pup) trailer.
Anyone with information or dash cam video is asked to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
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