A 19-year-old female cyclist was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a semi-trailer truck in the area of Keele St. and Steeles Ave. W. Monday morning.

It is reported that the driver, 55, was driving a 2009 International semi-trailer truck trying to make a right hand turn to northbound Keele St. when he hit the woman as she was riding her bicycle westbound on Steeles Ave. W. approaching Keele St.

The driver of the truck remained on the scene after the accident.

Police are asking those who may have security or dash-camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

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