Pedestrian Struck And Killed By OPP Cruiser In Bala

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A pedestrian has died after a collision in Bala involving an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser.

The incident happened shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2024, on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala.

The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

The OPP has ensured that victim services has been engaged for the male’s family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved.

Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for the investigation by an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and members of the Traffic Collision Investigation Team.

As a result of an officer’s involvement in this incident, the OPP has notified the Special Investigations Unit which has invoked its mandate to investigate. Any media inquiries should be directed to the SIU at siu.media@ontario.ca

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A pedestrian has died after being struck by an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala.

Officers say the incident happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.

The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The officer was also taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Muskoka Road 169 was closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road while investigators gathered evidence.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) will investigate the cottage country collision to determine if the officer’s actions caused the man’s death.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police, among other officials, that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.

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Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province’s Muskoka

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province’s Muskoka region who was allegedly hit by a police cruiser.

Provincial police say the incident happened before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ont.

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The officer driving the police vehicle was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

Due to the officer’s involvement, the OPP says it has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit which has invoked its mandate to look into the case.

The SIU investigates situations involving police in which someone is killed, injured or accused of sexual assault.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2024.

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A pedestrian has died after reportedly getting struck by an OPP cruiser in Bala early Sunday morning.

OPP say the incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on Muskoka Lakes Road 169. The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital for precautionary reasons.

OPP are ensuring that victim services have been engaged for the deceased's family and that resources are in place for the officer involved.

As a result of an officer being involved in such an incident, OPP have notified the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which invoked its mandate to investigate.

Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road as members of the SIU and the OPP's Traffic Collision Investigation Team continue to investigate the scene.

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A pedestrian was killed after being struck by an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser Sunday morning in Bala.

The incident happened shortly before 6 a.m. on Muskoka Road 169.

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he died from his injuries. The officer was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

“The OPP has ensured that victim services has been engaged for the male’s family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved,” police said in a news release.

Muskoka Road 169 is closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for the investigation.

Because an officer was involved in the incident, the province’s Special Investigations Unit has invoked its mandate.

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SIU investigating afer pedestrian dies following collision in Bala with OPP cruiser

The province's police watchdog has invoked its mandate after an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser was involved in a collision in Bala that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

OPP say the incident happened shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169.

"The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital as a precaution," police said in a news release.

According to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the police vehicle that struck the pedestrian was an unmarked cruiser.

Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for the investigation.

Police say they have ensured that victim services has been engaged for the victim's family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved.

The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php

The SIU is an independent civilian agency that's called in to investigate reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or sexual assault.

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Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province's Muskoka region who was allegedly hit by a police cruiser. Provincial police said the incident happened before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ont.

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province's Muskoka region who was allegedly hit by a police cruiser.

Provincial police said the incident happened before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ont.

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer driving the police vehicle was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

Due to the officer's involvement, the OPP said it notified the province's Special Investigations Unit which has invoked its mandate to look into the case.

The officer was driving in an unmarked police vehicle, according to the SIU.

The police watchdog said three investigators, three forensic investigators and one collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case.

The SIU investigates situations involving police in which someone is killed, injured or accused of sexual assault.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2024.

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Man dead after collision with OPP cruiser in Bala, SIU investigating

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a pedestrian in the province's Muskoka region who was allegedly hit by a police cruiser.

Provincial police said the incident happened before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ont.

The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer driving the police vehicle was also transported to hospital as a precaution.

Due to the officer's involvement, the OPP said it notified the province's Special Investigations Unit which has invoked its mandate to look into the case.

The officer was driving in an unmarked police vehicle, according to the SIU.

The police watchdog said three investigators, three forensic investigators and one collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case.

The SIU investigates situations involving police in which someone is killed, injured or accused of sexual assault.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2024.

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SIU investigating death of man, 25, struck by OPP car in Bala

SIU says incident happened Sunday around 6 a.m. on Highway 169, about 200 km north of Toronto

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who was allegedly struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Bala, Ont. Sunday morning.

Around 6 a.m. Sunday, an Ontario Provincial Police officer driving an unmarked police vehicle in Bala struck a pedestrian on Highway 169, according to a news release from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

Bala is located about 200 kilometres north of Toronto, and approximately halfway between Barrie and Parry Sound.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead, the release said.

Three investigators, three forensic investigators and one collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case, the release said.

The SIU is asking any witnesses, or anyone with more information or video of the incident, to contact investigators.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the OPP said "victim services has been engaged" for the man's family.

Part of Highway 169 was closed following the incident Sunday, but has since reopened, OPP said on X.

The SIU investigates police conduct in incidents that result in death, serious injury, sexual assault or the discharge of a firearm.

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Community mourns Ontario man killed in collision with unmarked OPP vehicle

Tributes have started pouring in for a Midland, Ont. man who died after reportedly being struck by an unmarked provincial police vehicle over the weekend.

Noah Landriault is being remembered as kindhearted with a zest for life.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says the 25-year-old man was on foot when a police vehicle hit him around 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala.

The agency says he was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Landriault was a talented lacrosse player who played with several Simcoe County organizations.

"He was just so compassionate, so thoughtful for friends and family, his siblings and his parents," said his former lacrosse coach Brian Blanks.

Rob Blasdell later scouted Landriault for the Orillia Junior B Kings, who, like many, are trying to cope with news of his death.

"When you're this close to somebody, it's just a shock. I mean, it's something you just can't believe happened," Blasdell said. "It's just an incredibly sad day for this entire area. Noah touched a lot of kids and a lot of people."

In a social media post, the Orillia Junior B Kings also posted about his death: "As a player and coach, Noah always brought energy and enthusiasm to the rink. His positive attitude and love for the game were contagious."

The Midland Titans Lacrosse organization posted on social media that Landriault was a "talented lacrosse player with a kind heart."

"Noah's smile lit up every room, and his positive attitude will forever leave a lasting impact on our club," noted the West Durham Ironheads Junior B Lacrosse organization.

At the time of this article, a GoFundMe campaign launched in Landriault's name had surpassed $41,000, with more than 400 donations, for the family.

The campaign, organized by Monica Smith, says that Landriault worked part-time as a bartender at The Kee to Bala and had a full-time job at the Muskoka Sauna Company.

"He loved sports (particularly lacrosse), his family, and hanging out with his friends," it reads in part. "Noah was just starting to find his place in this world as a young adult when this happened."

Several SIU investigators assigned to the case are probing what happened that morning.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates any police conduct that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person.

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A pedestrian has died after reportedly being struck by an OPP cruiser in Bala early Sunday morning.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says the officer was driving an unmarked police vehicle and that the incident occurred on Muskoka Road 169 around 6 a.m.

The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital for precautionary reasons.

The OPP says it is ensuring that victim services have been engaged for the deceased's family and that resources are in place for the officer involved.

As a result of an officer being involved in such an incident, the SIU invoked its mandate to investigate. Three SIU investigators, three forensic investigators and one collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case.

Muskoka Road 169 was closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road as the SIU and the OPP's Traffic Collision Investigation Team investigated the scene. The area has since been reopened.

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