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An 81-year-old cyclist was killed by a motorist in Burlington on Thursday afternoon, and the police are searching for the suspect.
According to authorities, the collision took place around 2:30 p.m.
Emergency services were called to North Shore Boulevard close to the QEW highway after multiple witnesses called cauthorities about a cyclist having been hit by a car.
Emergency crews were then called and the victim was rushed to Burlington Hospital and later died, according to authorities.
Police say following the collision, the driver continued, heading east on North Shore Boulevard.
“Preliminary investigation suggests it will be a recent model-year silver VW Jetta, or a similar 4-door vehicle. It will have damage to the front right, the hood, and windshield,” police said in a statement.
Anyone with information regarding the fatality is encouraged to contact Halton Police or Crime Stoppers.
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. pic.twitter.com/JcnbKfzo8C
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) May 18, 2023
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