Cyclist struck, killed in midtown Toronto

A cyclist was struck and killed by the driver of a flatbed truck in midtown Toronto Tuesday afternoon, police say.

Investigators say the incident happened in the area of Avenue Road and Elgin Avenue around 1:23 p.m.

Police say a 39-year-old man was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, and that the driver involved stopped after the collision.

In a news release later on Tuesday, police said the truck was stopped in the curb lane, facing southbound on Avenue Road north of Elgin Avenue, when it proceeded to make a left hand turn into the loading dock of 87 Avenue Rd. While making the left turn, the driver fatally struck the cyclist, police said.

This bike could be seen at the scene of the crash Tuesday afternoon. (Sue Goodspeed/CBC)

Earlier, speaking with reporters at the scene, Insp. Jeff Bangild said preliminary investigation suggested the truck was attempting to enter a construction site.

Avenue Road, which was closed from Lowther Avenue to Davenport Road, has now reopened.

There's no word on charges.

Police are asking local residents and drivers who may have dashboard camera footage or witnessed the event to come forward.