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One in hospital after collision involving cyclist in Cambridge

Police responded Thursday afternoon to the Speedsville and Royal Oak Road area for reports of a collision between a motor vehicle and a cyclist
Waterloo Regional Police cruiser
CityNews file photo

Waterloo Regional Police have asked motorists to avoid the area of Speedsville Road and Royal Oak Road in Cambridge this evening following a late afternoon crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist. 

According to regional police, emergency crews responded to that area around 4:55 p.m.

Shortly after arrival, one individual is said to have been transported to hospital. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed. 

The investigation into that collision is currently ongoing, resulting in a partial closure of the Speedsville Road and Royal Oak Road intersection. 

Southbound traffic on Speedsville Road has been diverted onto Royal Oak Road, while police said there is currently no through traffic permitted on Royal Oak at Speedsville. 

While northbound traffic is still able to make it through the intersection of Speedsville and Royal Oak, motorists are still asked to avoid that area. 

That closure is expected to be in place until roughly 8 p.m. this evening.