Roger de Toit, a well known Rosedale architect, has died of his injuries in a cycling accident May 19, 2015. Mr. de Toit’s bicycle was in a collision with a light SUV at Roxborough St. E. and Wrentham Place. He died at Sunnybrook Hospital. The collision occurred as he rode north on Wrentham. He collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by a 43-year-old woman. PC Clint Stibbe of TPS traffic says the investigation into the accident is ongoing. Mr. de Toit was a distinguished member of his profession and a founder of the firm DTAH. The victim was friendly with fellow cyclists in Rosedale. One report says that a memorial ghost bike ride is being organized. Police say the investigation is ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact traffic services at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
This is an extremely dangerous corner. When you exit Wrenthem, you can’t see to the West of you and cars just race Eastbound down the hill to Mount Pleasant. I drive by there daily to pick up my son and unfortunately it was just a matter of time before something like this would happen.