The first ghost bike in Mississauga, as far as I know, was installed by ARC this morning at the corner of Riverspray Crescent. and Bloor Street. On November 25, a cyclist was killed on his way home from the beer store. I went along for the ride this morning to pay my respects to the fallen cyclist and document the work of installing a ghost bike. His name has not been released.
News story:
"A male cyclist, 45, has died after being hit by a car in Mississauga on Tuesday evening. The crash happened after 6:30 p.m. at Bloor Street and Runningbrook Drive, between Dixie and Tomken Roads. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The intersection was shut down for the investigation. The driver remained at the scene."
Another media report: http://www.mississauga.com/news/article/217373--cyclist-struck-killed
No charges are expected in this incident. This was the 9th cyclist in Ontario to die on a ride.
Comments
electric
Nine ghost bikes are too many.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 20:21Thanks to everybody involved in putting these memorials up.
hamish (not verified)
9 ghost bikes too many
Sat, 12/05/2009 - 19:05ditto the thanks..
Ron (not verified)
This accident happened
Mon, 12/07/2009 - 13:52This accident happened directly in front of my house. Since the installation of the ghost bike, I have seen many pedestrians, cyclists and motorists stop or slow down to check it out. Hopefully it will help to spread awareness about road safety.
Thanks to the ARC for installing it.
R-