Cyclist hit in Carling collision

Posted Feb 9, 2012 By Kristy Wallace

EMC news -Police have charged a 44 year-old man with dangerous driving causing bodily harm and impaired operation of a motor vehicle after a cyclist was "very seriously injured" in a collision at Carling and Kirkwood avenues.

The collision occurred on Feb. 2 at the Hampton Park Plaza on Carling Avenue just after 2 p.m.

Trottier said the injured cyclist suffered severe head injuries, and was exhibiting neurological signs of head injuries when paramedics got to the scene.

He added that the 31 year-old male cyclist suffered a seizure en route to the hospital, which was due to his head injury.

When he got to hospital, Trottier said he was unconscious.

While every case is individual, Trottier said, it's too early to tell what the outcome will be for the cyclist.

The 44 year-old driver appeared in show cause court on Feb. 3.

kristy.wallace@metroland.com