1 person in critical condition after ‘serious’ collision in Niagara: police

Niagara police say a man is in critical condition after a serious collision in the region on Saturday night.

Police say the crash happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. and involved a bicycle and a grey 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV.

Officers say a 44-year-old man was riding his bicycle eastbound on Portage Road when he was struck by the SUV which was driven by a 73-year-old woman.

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The cyclist was taken to an out-of-town trauma centre for “life-threatening” injuries.

Police say the driver of the Chevrolet was not injured and no charges have been laid at this time.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009367.