Update 1 – January 13, 2022
The 83 year old male has succumbed to his injuries. Out of respect for next of kin, no further details are being released.
The investigation remains on going by detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS).
Anyone who may have been in the area or anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009433.
Original Release – January 12, 2022
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at approximately 6:40pm, 3 District (Welland) uniform officers attended the area of East Main Street and McAlpine Avenue S, in the City of Welland, for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
Investigation revealed that an 83 year old male was on a bicycle travelling southbound on East Main Street. Subsequently, a 42 year old male was operating a white Toyota Corolla eastbound on East Main Street when the cyclist pulled in front of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle swerved to avoid contact with the cyclist causing the vehicle to collide into a wall.
The cyclist was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver did not sustain any physical injuries.
The investigation remains on going by detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS).
Anyone who may have been in the area or anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009433.