York police officer seriously injured in crash between cruiser and Canada Post truck – Toronto | 24CA News
A York Regional Police officer has severe accidents after a crash involving a cruiser and a Canada Post truck early Wednesday.
The crash occurred within the space of Steeles and Woodbine avenues, on the border of Toronto and Markham, round 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
“A York Regional Police officer was conducting a traffic stop. Upon completion of that traffic stop, the cruiser he was sitting in was struck from behind by a large truck,” York police Insp. Stu Garner stated.
“As a result of that collision, the officer was rushed to a local trauma centre where he is currently undergoing testing and treatment. I can’t speak to the condition of the officer, all I can say is that it is serious injuries and that we have called in the Toronto police Traffic Services to conduct the investigation as to what transpired.”
York police beforehand stated the officer’s rank is sergeant.
There have been conflicting experiences as as to whether the officer’s accidents have been thought of life-threatening.
Toronto police stated the officer was parked on the time of the crash and the driving force of the truck remained on the scene.
Garner stated the Canada Post driver was talking with Toronto police investigators.
Garner was requested if the Canada Post driver was handled for any medical episode or accidents.
“I can say that he was assessed by paramedics. Other than that, I can’t speak to anything else,” he stated, additionally confirming that the driving force wasn’t taken to hospital.
There was one occupant in every of the automobiles concerned, Garner stated.
Canada Post confirmed to Global News that certainly one of its automobiles was concerned in a collision, however wouldn’t remark additional as a result of ongoing investigation.
“You never know, like a normal traffic stop can turn into this. It’s hard to see and obviously, all our thoughts are with the officer at this time,” he stated.
Anyone with data or dashcam footage can contact Toronto police.
Road closures are in place and have been anticipated to proceed into rush hour Wednesday morning.
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