Video: Victoria cyclist barely avoids 2-vehicle collision

Talk about too close for comfort! A cyclist recorded a collision between two drivers at the intersection of Bay Street and Cook Street. In the video, the first motorist completely ignored a red light, leaving the second one unable to stop in time. This resulted in a collision that propelled one car into a nearby pole.

Edwin Wong was cycling toward the intersection and was approximately 100 m away when the collision took place. Fortunately, he managed to slam on the brakes and come to a halt, narrowly avoiding involvement in the accident.

According to his post on X (formerly Twitter) both drivers emerged from the collision with minor injuries. “Brutal. Fortunately both drivers walked away,” Wong added.

Nonetheless, it was a heart-stoppingly close morning for the cyclist. As a cyclist, you worry about other drivers hitting you, but having two motorists hit each other right in front of you is something else!

Brutal. Fortunately both drivers walked away.

Oct 13, Bay and Cook at 5:51am. #yyjtraffic #YYJ pic.twitter.com/eFgCuN0rA1

— Edwin Wong (@TheoryOfTragedy) October 13, 2023