Cyclist plunges to his death after losing control on Mississauga Bridge

Mississauga cyclist killed in freak accident

Mar. 29, 2006. 01:56 PM

CURTIS RUSH

STAFF REPORTER THESTAR.COM



A 46-year-old cyclist has been killed after falling off a bridge over the Credit River this morning, Peel Regional Police say.

The cyclist was going over a bridge on Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., about a kilometre west of Creditview Rd., in Mississauga when he lost control, tumbled over the barrier and fell 150 feet to his death.

Early reports indicate the cyclist sideswiped a pole, jarring the rider and causing him to lose control. The cyclist couldn't regain his equilibrium and toppled over the barrier.

"He lost control of the bike somehow," Const. Kathy Weylie said. "He then toppled over the side. He was on the sidewalk, on the north side heading westbound."

The river is only about two feet deep at the point where the cyclist fell.

Police have not released the victim's identity until next of kin have been notified.