News Release
SIU Appeals for Witnesses to Collision in Ottawa
Case Number: 07-OVI-128
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An OPS officer in an unmarked cruiser was responding to a call about a stolen vehicle, traveling north on Fisher Avenue. In the area of Fisher and Emperor Avenues, the officer struck a Toyota Corolla. There were three occupants in the Toyota, including a 3-month old baby. The parents suffered minor injuries and the baby was taken to Children's Hospital of Eastern Hospital where it was determined that he had suffered a skull fracture. The baby was released from hospital on July 2nd.
SIU investigators have designated one subject and one witness officer. The SIU is appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to contact the Unit at 1-800-787-8529 x 2290 or 416-622-2290.
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.
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES
Telephone/No de téléphone: 416-622-2342 or/ou 1-800-787-8529 extension 2342