THUNDER BAY -- The province’s Special Investigations Unit is examining the circumstances of a collision between a Thunder Bay Police cruiser and another vehicle from Feb. 29.
According to the SIU, a male driver was seriously injured following a pursuit by a Thunder Bay Police Service officer last week.
At about 5:35 p.m. on Feb. 29, the officer attempted to stop the driver.
The pursuit ended when the police vehicle and SUV collided in the area of Neebing and Broadway Avenues. The driver of the SUV, a 31-year-old male, was taken to hospital via ambulance where he was diagnosed with a serious injury.
A 35-year-old female passenger of the SUV was not injured.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is fully cooperating with the SIU investigation.
According to a Thunder Bay Police media release, the officer is currently on administrative leave.
The SIU is asking anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police officers and other officials that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
This story has been updated to include information from the SIU.
