News Release
SIU Terminates Investigation into Fatal Collision in Lindsay
Case Number: 06-OVD-174
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The SIU learned that earlier that afternoon at about 4:15 p.m., there was a head-on collision between a dump truck and four vehicles. One of the vehicles involved an unmarked City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service cruiser, driven by an on duty officer. As a result of the multi-vehicle collision, a 48-year-old male driver was killed. The police officer, who was the sole occupant in his car, suffered very serious injuries. The drivers of the other two vehicles suffered minor injuries.
Based on the fact that a police officer was involved in the collision, SIU investigators examined the circumstances of the collision to determine the nature and extent of police involvement. After reviewing the evidence gathered to date, the Director of the SIU has decided to terminate the investigation. Director James Cornish stated, "Based on the evidence, it is clear the officer in no way caused or contributed to this tragic collision. "
The SIU has terminated its investigation and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will now provide any information about the collision.
The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid
- report the results of any investigations to the Attorney General.
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