Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Cyclist hit by car near Rogers Centre

Jul 13, 2009 09:44 PM - The Star

A cyclist suffered multiple injuries after colliding with a car near the Rogers Centre Monday evening.

The female, 34, was heading north on Spadina Ave. when she was struck by a black Toyota heading west on Front St. W. at about 6:30 p.m.
She was not wearing a helmet, Toronto police Const. Hugh Smith said.

The driver remained at the scene and was questioned by Toronto police.

Witness accounts suggest the car was going through a green light at the time, Smith said.

The cyclist's condition has been downgraded to serious from critical.

No charges have been laid.

~~Editor's Note~~

This intersection is a very high volume, multi vehicle use, multi directional, multi phase light cycle area. Northbound from Bremner Blvd there is a down hill grade towards the lights.

All cyclists should be aware of their own abilities, skill level and equipment to ensure that they are capable of riding safely through areas like this.

All streets are not the same just as all cyclists are not of equal levels in thier skills and abilities.

Drivers require a level of graduated licencing and strict restrictions early in their driving lives to ensure they have developed the required skill set to negotiate higher speed and more dangerous environments.

Since there are no restrictions for cyclists, the best way to ensure your own safety is to be honest with yourself and avoid areas that you are not ready for or have not taken the time to prepare adequately for.

I wish the cyclist a full and speedy recovery and hope this does not happen to anyone else.

Ride safe, ride aware and ride well.

The below section is from http://www.bikingtoronto.com/

680 News and the Toronto Star are reporting that a female cyclist in her 30's was hit by a car at Front and Spadina last night.
The female, 34, was heading north on Spadina Ave. when she was struck by a black Toyota heading west on Front St. W. at about 6:30 p.m.
She was not wearing a helmet, Toronto police Const. Hugh Smith said.
The driver remained at the scene and was questioned by Toronto police.
Witness accounts suggest the car was going through a green light at the time, Smith said.
The cyclist's condition has been downgraded to serious from critical.
I can overlook the not wearing a helmet... but not what sounds like crossing against the light.
A helmet can save your life, but not if you're riding through red lights.

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