The cyclist who was fatally struck in Leslieville on Wednesday has been identified.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Christine Crosbie, who works as a media relations officer at OCAD University, wrote her husband Douglas Crosbie, 54, was killed while riding his bike to work.

“It’s hard to capture what a wonderful friend, dad and partner we lost, three weeks before our 25th wedding anniversary. He was unfailingly supportive, smart, thoughtful and a great role model for our kids,” wrote Crosbie.

“He was my rock.”

Police were called to the intersection of Dundas St. E. and Jones Ave. Wednesday morning after a truck collided with a bicycle.

Both truck and bicycle were travelling west on Dundas St., when the truck attempted to make a right-turn to Jones Ave., hitting the victim. Douglas suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

He was the second cyclist killed in the city this year, according to data collected by the Star. Two other cyclists were injured in less than 24 hours.

Police said the driver of the truck remained at the scene. No charges have been laid.

Crosbie said they are planning to hold a memorial at a later date.

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