Woman struck by cyclist near Christie Pits with serious injuries
A pedestrian was hit by a cyclist at Bloor and Montrose on Wednesday afternoon and taken to hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.
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A woman was struck by a cyclist near Christie Pits on Wednesday, September 2, just after 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bloor Street and Montrose Avenue.
Toronto police responded to reports of a pedestrian hit by a cyclist. The woman was taken to hospital by emergency run with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. The cyclist remained on the scene.
The circumstances of how the collision occurred have not been detailed. The woman's current condition following her hospital admission is not known.
This incident comes as Toronto has seen repeated collisions between cyclists and pedestrians. Toronto Police operate a cyclist crash report centre that receives approximately 2 reports daily. The city approved Toronto's Ten Year Cycling Network Plan in 2016, which proposed bike lanes and cycle tracks, though implementation has been slow. Ontario legislation authorized the removal of bike lanes in Toronto, a move that has drawn criticism from cycling advocates concerned about safety.
The facts
Where and when did the collision happen?
A woman was struck by a cyclist at Bloor Street and Montrose Avenue near Christie Pits on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, just after 2:30 p.m.
What was the woman's condition after the collision?
The woman was taken to hospital by emergency run with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. Her condition following admission is not known.
How many cyclist crash reports does Toronto Police receive daily?
Toronto Police's cyclist crash report centre receives approximately 2 reports daily.
