

Paul Johnston , CP24.com





A 25-year-old woman struck by a vehicle on Spadina Avenue last week has died in hospital.

Police say that the woman was struck by a vehicle towing a trailer while she cycled along Spadina Avenue near Dundas Street West shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.

She was caught in the rear wheels of the trailer and dragged a short distance, police say.

She was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say she succumbed to her injuries on Sunday.

The woman, who was not publicly identified, is the 49th person to die in Toronto traffic this year.

Police did not say if any charges have been or will be laid in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 146-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).