Motorcyclist sought after Toronto officer struck, seriously injured: police

Toronto police investigators say they're searching for a motorcyclist after an officer was struck and seriously injured outside the Rogers Centre Saturday afternoon.

By Nick Westoll

Posted August 24, 2024 7:45 pm.

Last Updated August 24, 2024 11:37 pm.

Toronto police investigators say they’re searching for a motorcyclist after an officer was struck and seriously injured Saturday afternoon.

According to a statement posted on the Toronto Police Service website, the incident happened just before 6 p.m. near Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard just outside the Rogers Centre.

The statement said a motorcycle was seen “popping wheelies” near Rees Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Investigators said that shortly after this was seen, the officer attempted to stop the motorcyclist and that’s when the officer was hit by the motorcycle. They said the motorcycle took off afterward.

Related:

Updates released by the Toronto Police Service said the officer was taken to a hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition.

Officers said they were looking for a male motorcyclist who was last seen wearing a green helmet, a green-and-blue shirt, grey pants and red gloves.

Investigators said they were canvassing to find additional surveillance, dash-cam and cellphone footage.

Meanwhile, the incident comes more than two weeks after another Toronto police officer was hit by a motorcycle on Lake Shore Boulevard West near Exhibition Place while directing traffic.

Officers charged a 34-year-old Toronto man in connection with the Aug. 7 collision.

Toronto police officers block off the intersection of Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard Saturday evening. Investigators say an officer was struck and injured by a motorcycle.
Toronto police officers block off the intersection of Rees Street and Bremner Boulevard Saturday evening. Investigators say an officer was struck and injured by a motorcycle. CITYNEWS / Karim Islam

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Four to five suspects sought after man stabbed in Parkdale
Four to five suspects sought after man stabbed in Parkdale

Police are searching for as many as five suspects after a man was stabbed in Parkdale. Investigators say they were called to the area of Queen Street West and King Street West just after 9 p.m. Thursday...

2h ago

Police investigate incident of mischief at Beaches synagogue
Police investigate incident of mischief at Beaches synagogue

Toronto police are investigating an incident of mischief at a synagogue in The Beaches. Investigators say just after noon on Thursday construction workers who were in the Queen Street East and Kenilworth...

6h ago

TTC ending free public Wi-Fi service in subway stations by end of this year
TTC ending free public Wi-Fi service in subway stations by end of this year

The TTC said Thursday it plans to shut down its TConnect WiFi service as it continues to roll out 5G cellular connectivity across all subway stations and tunnels. The TConnect system was launched more...

8h ago

Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs
Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs

Toronto Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Investigators say the scam has been taking...

8h ago

Top Stories

Four to five suspects sought after man stabbed in Parkdale
Four to five suspects sought after man stabbed in Parkdale

Police are searching for as many as five suspects after a man was stabbed in Parkdale. Investigators say they were called to the area of Queen Street West and King Street West just after 9 p.m. Thursday...

2h ago

Police investigate incident of mischief at Beaches synagogue
Police investigate incident of mischief at Beaches synagogue

Toronto police are investigating an incident of mischief at a synagogue in The Beaches. Investigators say just after noon on Thursday construction workers who were in the Queen Street East and Kenilworth...

6h ago

TTC ending free public Wi-Fi service in subway stations by end of this year
TTC ending free public Wi-Fi service in subway stations by end of this year

The TTC said Thursday it plans to shut down its TConnect WiFi service as it continues to roll out 5G cellular connectivity across all subway stations and tunnels. The TConnect system was launched more...

8h ago

Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs
Police warning: elderly people being targeted at GTA ATMs

Toronto Police are trying to identify two suspects after several elderly people were targeted while withdrawing cash from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Investigators say the scam has been taking...

8h ago

Most Watched Today

2:34
Sikh man shaved without consent at Brampton Civic Hospital: family
Sikh man shaved without consent at Brampton Civic Hospital: family

The family of a Sikh patient says his religious beliefs were violated at Brampton Civic Hospital when he was shaved without consent. Michelle Mackey reports.

2:17
Poilievre will table non-confidence motion ASAP
Poilievre will table non-confidence motion ASAP

Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will table a non-confidence motion ASAP, hoping to trigger an election. Poilievre adds if the NDP wants people to believe they're no longer helping the Liberals, they'll support the Tories.
2:31
'Russians at War' documentary premiere will go ahead as planned: TIFF CEO
'Russians at War' documentary premiere will go ahead as planned: TIFF CEO

The show must go on. That's the word from the head of the Toronto International Film Festival -- even as protestors try to shut down the premiere of a highly-controversial documentary. Brandon Rowe with why organizers aren't backing down.
1:49
Toronto Police warn public of rise in pickpocket thefts in downtown area
Toronto Police warn public of rise in pickpocket thefts in downtown area

It's that time of year where festivals, concerts and events take over the city bringing large crowds along with it. As Catalina Gillies explains, Toronto Police say it's also brought along a large rise in pick pocket thefts.

2:44
Beyond the courtroom: the call for support for sexual assault victims
Beyond the courtroom: the call for support for sexual assault victims

The ruling for the Peter Nygard case in Toronto was handed down earlier this week, but advocates say a conviction and sentence is just one component to helping sexual assault victims find closure. Afua Baah has the details.
More Videos