News Release

News Release

SIU Concludes Investigation into Cyclist Injured in Collision with Police Cruiser in Sudbury

Case Number: 25-OVI-419   

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SIU Investigating Collision Involving Sudbury Police Cruiser and Cyclist

Mississauga, ON (10 February, 2026) ---
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured collar bone suffered by a 75-year-old man. On October 18, 2025, the man, while riding an electric bike, was struck by the cruiser as he cycled across Lorne Street. The police officer had entered the intersection on a greenlight while en route to a call for service. 

Director Martino found the officer approached the intersection at a moderate speed, had the right of way through a green light, and attempted to avoid striking the cyclist when he appeared in front of the cruiser. He concluded the man was solely responsible for the collision when, ill-advisedly, he attempted to beat traffic against a red light and miscalculated his window of opportunity.

Full Director’s Report (with Incident Narrative, Evidence, and Analysis & Director’s Decision):

If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must

  • consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
  • depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
  • publicly report the results of its investigations

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Kristy Denette, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES