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Cyclist struck, killed in midtown Toronto

A cyclistwas struck and killed by thedriver of a flatbed truck in midtown Toronto Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Man, 39, pronounced dead in hospital, driver remained at scene, police say

A group of people stand next to police cars at the scene of an accident.
Police are investigating after a cyclist was struck and killed in Toronto Tuesday. (Olivia Bowden/CBC)

A cyclistwas struck and killed by thedriver of a flatbed truck in midtown Toronto Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Investigators say the incident happened in the area of Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue around 1:23 p.m.

Police say a 39-year-old man was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, and that the driver involved stopped after the collision.

In a news release later on Tuesday, police said the truck was stopped in the curb lane, facing southbound on Avenue Road north of Elgin Avenue, when it proceeded to make a left hand turn into the loading dock of 87 Avenue Rd. While making the left turn, the driver fatally struck the cyclist, police said.

An eye bike lying on the ground at an intersection.
This bike could be seen at the scene of the crash Tuesday afternoon. (Sue Goodspeed/CBC)

Earlier, speaking with reporters at the scene,Insp. Jeff Bangildsaid preliminary investigation suggested the truck was attempting to enter a construction site.

Avenue Road, which wasclosed from Lowther Avenue to Davenport Road, has now reopened.

There's no word on charges.

Police are asking local residents and drivers who may have dashboard camera footage or witnessed the event to come forward.