Cyclist's leg severed in hit-run

Nov 14, 2008 06:37 AM

ADRIAN MORROW
Staff Reporter

A cyclist is in hospital after his leg was almost severed by a car police say might have been a taxi early this morning.

Police were called to Dovercourt Rd., in the Queen St. W. and Ossington Ave. area, around 2:30 a.m. where they found a man bleeding heavily from his right leg, said Staff Sgt. Vince Tso.

The victim was taken to St. Michael’s Hospital in serious condition. Doctors were working to re-attach the leg.
"He’s in surgery right now. He received massive trauma to his right leg, as well as injuries to his pelvis," said Sgt. Tim Burrows.

Police are searching for a Beck taxi.

In another incident, the driver of a Beck cab reported being assaulted by a cyclist. Police are investigating both incidents, but don’t know yet if the two are linked.

Anyone with information on the incident can contact police at 416-808-1900, or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).