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Police have charged a cyclist who allegedly struck and seriously injured a pedestrian at a crosswalk in Chinatown on Tuesday.

Police responded to a call reporting a pedestrian-struck collision shortly before 11 a.m. on July 5, at the intersection of Dundas Street West and Huron Street.

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One of three pedestrians crossing eastbound at Huron Street, was allegedly struck by the cyclist, who rode southbound through the intersection, despite facing a red light, police said. The cyclist was also heading the wrong direction down a one-way street.

The 56-year-old woman was knocked to the ground, and transported to the hospital with life-threatening head injuries, police said.

The cyclist, and the other two pedestrians did not sustain any injuries.

Police charged the 49-year-old with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police have not released the name of the cyclist.

Upon conviction, a careless driving charge carries a fine of between $400 and $2,000, and a possible prison term of up to six months.

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