Badly injured cyclist airlifted after crash: Chatham-Kent police

A badly injured cyclist was flown to a London hospital after collision with a pickup Monday, Chatham-Kent police say.

Published Jan 09, 2024 • Last updated Jan 09, 2024 • < 1 minute read

A badly injured cyclist was flown to a London hospital after colliding with a pickup Monday, Chatham-Kent police say.

Emergency crews were called to Teetzel Line, east of Bury Road near Highgate, roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Chatham, after the westbound vehicles collided about 4 p.m., police said.

The cyclist, 57, was taken to Four Counties Health Services in Newbury, then flown by Ornge air ambulance to London, police said.

The traffic unit is investigating, police said. Anyone with information should contact Const. Joel Rehill at joelr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.

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