Female cyclist dead after dump truck collision in downtown Toronto

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A female cyclist is dead after being struck by a dump truck in Yorkville on Thursday morning.

Toronto Police say the collision occurred on Bloor St. W., east of Avenue Rd., around 8:50 a.m.

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“The cyclist was travelling westbound on Bloor St. in the bike lane, that bicycle left the bike lane, and at the same time a dump truck also travelling westbound on Bloor St. struck the bicyclist,” acting Duty Insp. Jason Bartlett told reporters at the scene.

Police later said the cyclist exited the bike lane, merging into the westbound vehicle lane and was struck by the commercial vehicle.

The cyclist, a 24-year-old woman, died at the scene.

The 39-year-old man driving the truck remained at the scene and was cooperating with police.

“This is obviously a very tragic incident,” Bartlett said, explaining Traffic Services is investigating the deadly collision.

Bloor St. W. was closed in both directions from Avenue Rd. to Bay St. while police investigated.

Investigators will be trying to determine if a construction bin blocking the bike lane prompted the woman, who was reportedly using a ride share bike, to merge into traffic.

In a statement posted on X by CP24, the City of Toronto offered its “deepest condolences to the family and friends of the cyclist who tragically lost her life in today’s collision.”

“While it is not clear what the investigation will find, the City is reminding residents and businesses of the importance of keeping bike lanes clear of any obstacles in order to help ensure the safety of all road users,” the statement read.