SIU investigating after OPP cruiser and motorcycle collide near Shelburne

[Michael Jack]

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is examining the evidence surrounding a crash involving an OPP cruiser and motorcycle just south of Shelburne.

SIU spokesperson Monica Hudon has confirmed the civilian agency has invoked its mandate in relation to the collision occurring on Highway 10 near 25th Sideroad at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening (July 22).

According to Hudon, the motorcyclist has been transported to the Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) to be treated for a leg injury.

Dufferin OPP has reported both drivers involved in the crash were treated for their injuries in hospital.

The SIU investigation into the incident is at its very early stages.

The civilian agency launches a probe whenever there are allegations of a death, serious injury or sexual assault during the course of a police investigation.

As of 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Highway 10 remained closed between Highway 89 and 25 Sideroad due to the serious collision investigation.

Check back here for more details as they become available.

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[Michael Jack]

The province's Special Investigation's Unit is appealing for witnesses following a crash between an OPP cruiser and a motorcycle east of Shelburne.

The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Highway 10 near the 25th Sideroad.

The SIU says a Dufferin OPP officer was travelling south on Highway 10 and was involved in a collision with a motorcycle.

A 52-year-old man was taken to Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville with serious, including a back injury.

The highway was closed between Highway 89 and 25th Sideroad for several hours, for the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-787-8529 ext. 1965.

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.

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