POLICE VIDEO: Driver Takes Off After Cyclist Struck

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Windsor Police are investigating a hit and run involving a vehicle and a cyclist.

Police say it happened around 8:50pm on Friday, September 6th, 2019, in the 9400 block of Tecumseh Road East, west of Forest Glade Drive.

They say that the female cyclist who was struck and sustained life-threatening injuries at the time of the collision.

Through investigation, officers were able to obtain video footage of the suspect vehicle just prior to the collision. It was also confirmed that both the cyclist and suspect vehicle were travelling westbound at the time of the incident.

Police say that traffic was heavy and there may be witnesses who have not come forward and may have vital information that could assist officers greatly in the investigation.

A passenger-side mirror was located and seized at the scene as evidence. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a full-sized Ford F150 pickup truck, black in colour and would have been missing the passenger side mirror after the incident.

Investigators are encouraging the driver of the involved pickup truck to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.