Memorial ride to honour elderly London cyclist killed in hit and run

London’s cycling community has organized a memorial bike ride for a man fatally injured in a hit and run while cycling on Jan. 2.

Tae-Kuhn “Thomas” Ha, 85, was a member of the Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op and part of London’s cycling community.

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“This ride is in honour of Tom,” said volunteer with the co-op, Daniel Hall.

“As a fellow Londoner who cycles and has family and friends who cycle, Tom’s death hits me very close to home.”

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Cyclists are asked to gather at the London Brewing Cooperative at 521 Burbrook Place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

The ride itself will begin at 6:45 p.m. and there will be a minute of silence when cyclists arrive at the site of the fatal collision, Hale and Dundas streets.

On Jan. 2, just before 6 p.m., Ha was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at Dundas and Hale streets. The driver fled before police arrived.

Police continue to appeal for any witnesses to come forward.