A 27-year-old cyclist was killed in a collision with a transport truck this morning in Mississauga.

The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene, police said.

The accident happened around 9:10 a.m. on Airport Rd. near Northwest Dr.

An hour later, the victim’s body was still on the road, covered by a bloodstained white tarp.

“In terms of the sequence of events, we’re not going into the details. We don’t want to taint the witnesses.” said Const. Thomas Rettan.

Airport Rd. will be closed between Derry Rd. and Northwest Dr. until the afternoon while police investigate.

Drivers should take Hwy. 427 or Dixie Rd. to avoid the closure, police said.

Police are asking any witnesses to contact the major collision bureau at 905-453-3311 ext. 3710.

With files from Oakland Ross

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