Police vehicle hits man in Vancouver, prompting watchdog investigation
The Independent Investigations Office in British Columbia is seeking witnesses following a police vehicle collision in Vancouver last month, which left a man with serious injuries. According to the IIO, the incident occurred on July 11 when a Vancouver Police Department officer was driving a marked police car through a laneway in the Downtown Eastside.
The cruiser struck a man who was lying on the ground, though no further details about the circumstances were provided. The officer promptly stopped and called for assistance, and the injured individual was transported to a hospital where his injuries were initially deemed non-serious. However, a public member reported on August 4 that the man's injuries might be more severe than initially believed, leading to the IIO launching an investigation.
The IIO is currently appealing for anyone with information related to the crash to come forward and contact them.
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