A man riding an electric scooter was hit by a transport truck in Brampton on Friday evening, sending him to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Peel Regional Police said they received several reports of a pedestrian struck in the area of ​​Dixie Road and Queen Street shortly after 6:30 p.m.

“What we know now is that the pedestrian was riding some sort of electric scooter and … he was hit by the transport truck while making a turn,” said Const. »Tyler Bell-Morena told CP24.

Police said the truck driver was still at the scene.

The entire intersection is currently closed in all directions, and Bell-Morena says they anticipate the roads will remain closed for the next two to three hours.

As the daylight hours grow darker as winter approaches, Bell-Morena advises anyone riding an electric scooter to wear something visible to the motorist.

“Visibility is key, especially when you’re on an e-bike,” Bell-Morena said. “It is also up to motorists to be more vigilant and visible, especially transport drivers.”