(TECUMSEH, ON) – On July 10, 2014 at 3:03 pm, Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Tecumseh Road East of the Town of Tecumseh. Officers arrived and learned that a pedestrian was crossing Tecumseh Road when they were struck by a Windsor Police Service vehicle.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been notified and has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.
The Essex OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.