SIU investigating after elderly man hit by OPP cruiser
Posted March 14, 2012 12:11 pm.
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The province’s Special Investigations Unit has been called in after an elderly man was hit by an unmarked OPP cruiser in Orillia on Tuesday.
The SIU said the 85-year-old man was riding his bicycle when he was struck by the unmarked car around 4:45 p.m. It happened on Atherley Road near Gill Street.
David A. Nesbitt was taken to Sunnybrook hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The SIU had earlier identified the victim as Alexander Nesbitt.
The SIU has assigned eight officers to the investigation and three officers from the OPP are also participating.
The SIU is looking for witnesses. If you can help, call 416-622-1957 or 1-800-787-8529 extension 1957.
The SIU is an arm’s length agency which investigates cases involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
