Police say that a 15-year-old boy could face charges after striking a pedestrian this afternoon in Scarborough, sending the woman to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Emergency crews were called to the crash at Kennedy Rd. near Sheppard Ave. E. at about 3:30 p.m., Toronto police Sgt. Tim Burrows said.
A 50-year-old woman was walking south on the west sidewalk of Kennedy Rd. while the teen was cycling north on the same sidewalk. The two collided head on.
The woman was rushed to hospital with head injuries, while the boy was not injured.
"Adult-sized bicycles are not to be on sidewalks," Burrows said, adding that it's too early in the investigation to determine whether charges will be laid.
The above is from thestar.com
I can easily see this incident becoming a cited example when tougher new laws and regulations on cycling come into effect. Which will also lead to licensing, etc. But what we really need is better and more bike lanes so everyone will be able to get around the city safely.
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