Cyclist, 11, seriously injured after being hit by SUV in NOTL

An 11-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon in Virgil.

Niagara police said the girl was riding her bike near Niagara Stone and Field roads shortly before 4:30 p.m. when a black Buick Enclave hit her.

Officers said the 70-year-old woman from Niagara-on-the-Lake driving the SUV was exiting a parking lot at the time of the accident.

Paramedics treated the cyclist at the scene and then brought her to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Portions of Niagara Stone Rd. were closed until 9:15 p.m. as police investigated.

The collision scene in #NOTL Niagara on the Lake is being cleared. The road closures have been opened. Further details on the collision will be provided tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/dv3baIMsfZ

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) July 26, 2022

No charges have been laid in connection with this incident.

Anyone who witnessed it is asked to contact officers at 905 688 4111, ext. 1022200.