Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car in Montreal

Montreal police (SPVM) say a 65-year-old man is in hospital after being hit by a car while cycling in Montreal’s Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough Monday afternoon.

Around 3:30 p.m., SPVM responded to a report that a cyclist had been struck by a vehicle near Saint-Zotique Street East and 16th Avenue.

The man was taken to hospital in critical condition with serious upper-body injuries. Police have since confirmed his condition has improved and he is no longer considered to be in danger.

At this time, investigators believe the 29-year-old driver was attempting to park when the vehicle crossed onto a bike path and struck the cyclist.

An investigation is ongoing.

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