Orillia OPP are investigating a hit and run involving a cyclist on Highway 12.
Police say the collision occurred just before 2:00 p.m., at the Monarch Drive intersection, where the cyclist was travelling westbound within the cycle lane when it was hit by a vehicle.
They say the vehicle initially stopped but then left the scene, while the cyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Witnesses described the vehicle as a silver or grey SUV, possibly a Dodge Journey.
If you witnessed the collision or have information, please contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Today at 2 pm, a cyclist was hit on Hwy 12 at Monarch Dr, #Orillia, and the silver/grey SUV, possibly a Dodge Journey, failed to remain. Thankfully the cyclist had only minor injuries. Please call #OrilliaOPP at 1-888-310-1122 or @CrimeSDM at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) with info. ^td pic.twitter.com/pkCWmYWnjr
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) September 21, 2021