A Brazilian man who was visiting his son has died after he was struck by a motorist while cycling in Brampton.

Elder de Oliveira Bueno, 61, was in critical condition after he was hit in the area of Creditview Road and Bleasdale Avenue on Sept. 26. His son, also named Edler, confirmed he succumbed to his injuries three days later.

According to a GoFundMe page that was set up to cover Bueno’s medical expenses, Bueno and his wife were visiting Brampton to help their son and his wife with their one-year-old daughter, as the son’s wife had just returned to work following her maternity leave.

Elder said his father was a very active person, as well as an organ donor. Brazilian publication, G1 Sao Carlos and Araraquara, said he worked as a socio-cultural analyst at the Araraquara Regional Sports and Leisure Office and was also a well-known physical education teacher.

Peel's major collision bureau is investigating the incident. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to police.

Iain Colpitts is a reporter for Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. Reach him via email: icolpitts@mississauga.net

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