Toronto woman, 42, charged after crash that killed 81-year-old cyclist in Burlington
Victim is an 81-year-old man, Halton Regional Police say
A 42-year-old woman from Toronto has been charged with "failure to stop after an accident resulting in death and careless driving causing death," after an 81-year-old cyclist was killed in Burlington, police say.
Halton Regional Police said officers with the Burlington District were called to North Shore Boulevard near the QEW overpass around 2:30 p.m. on May 18.
Police said the cyclist was struck by a driver who left the scene.
The 81-year-old man was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries.
VEHICLE SOUGHT: Urgent appeal for assistance locating the vehicle below in connection w/ a hit & run today @ 2:30pm on North Shore Blvd @ QEW. Last seen EB on Lakeshore toward JBMH. Vehicle believed to have front/passenger side damage. Call 905-825-4777 x5189 or x5065 w/ info. <a href="https://t.co/JcnbKfzo8C">pic.twitter.com/JcnbKfzo8C</a>
—@HaltonPoliceWith files from the Canadian Press