A 28-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a collision with a motor vehicle on Tecumseh Road East in Windsor late on February 21, 2026.
Details of the Incident
Windsor police responded to the collision at the 400 block of Tecumseh Road East shortly before 10:30 p.m. According to authorities, the motorist was traveling westbound on Tecumseh Road East when the collision occurred with the man on a bicycle.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Road Closures and Investigation
In response to the collision, the westbound lanes of Tecumseh Road East were closed between Howard Avenue and Highland Avenue for several hours. This closure allowed members of the Windsor Police Service Traffic Reconstruction Unit to conduct a thorough investigation at the scene.
The roadway has since been reopened to traffic. However, the investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the exact circumstances leading to the collision.
Call for Witnesses
Windsor police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the incident to come forward. Authorities are particularly interested in obtaining any video footage that may have captured the event.
Individuals with relevant information are asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645, extension 223. Public assistance is crucial in helping investigators piece together the details of this serious incident.
This collision highlights ongoing concerns about road safety for bicyclists in urban areas, emphasizing the need for vigilance and adherence to traffic laws by all road users.
