Niagara police investigate cyclist involved collision in Welland

Niagara police say a 72-year-old cyclist was hit by a pickup truck in Welland Tuesday.

Police say officers and emergency service personnel arrived on scene in the area of King Street and 4th Street and located the man suffering from what was believed to be life-threatening injuries. 

Officers say the man was treated on scene by paramedics and then transported to a local hospital, where he was subsequently airlifted to an out of region hospital for further care.

The 59-year-old driver of the grey 2000 Chevrolet Silverado involved in the collision was not injured.

Detectives from the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit have been assigned to the investigation and are being assisted by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit. 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 905-688-4111.