A 29-year-old cyclist who ran a red light just before midnight is in hospital Saturday in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at Christophe Colomb and St. Zotique.
The accident took place at around 11:50 p.m. when the man, riding in a bicycle lane, advanced through the intersection while the light was red and was then hit by a car.
He was reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the accident but suffered serious injury to the upper body and hospital officials fear for his life.
One bicycle advocate was calling for more safety awareness following the accident.
"We know only 25 percent of cyclists that ride at night have lights on their bike, so that's a problem. If you cannot be seen, that kind of accident can happen," Suzanne Lareau, President of Velo Quebec, told CTV Montreal.
