Police officer struck by motorcycle, Motorcyclist sought in Fail-to-Remain collision, Parkside Drive, near Spring Road

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 6:24 p.m., police responded to a call for a police officer struck, Fail-to-Remain personal injury collision, at Parkside Drive, near Spring Road.

It is reported that:

– a police officer was monitoring the speed of motor vehicles on southbound Parkside Drive, near Spring Road

– the officer observed two motorcycles southbound on Parkside Drive which appeared to be speeding

– the officer attempted to stop the motorcycles

– as they approached the officer, one of the motorcycles accelerated, striking the officer

– the officer was knocked to the ground

– both motorcycles failed to remain at the scene of the collision

The officer received non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police are asking for public assistance locating the suspect motorcycle. The motorcycle is described as a black 2007 Honda CBR 600RR with possible red markings. The rider was wearing a dull-black full-face helmet and was also wearing dark-leather clothing. This motorcycle would have damage to its left side and it would be missing the left-side rear-view mirror.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

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