SIU investigating after teen seriously injured when struck by car in Vaughan

The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a teen suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Vaughan.

According to the SIU, a York police officer was patrolling the lot of Canada’s Wonderland when he observed a 17-year-old male behaving suspiciously.

When the officer exited his vehicle to investigate further, the teen fled on foot. The officer followed after him on foot.

The teen made his way to Jane Street near Norwood Avenue, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, and was struck by a vehicle. The teen was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene for the investigation.

The Major Collision Investigation Unit is conducting a parallel investigation to the SIU’s.

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