Media Release for Thursday, July 27, 2023

Calls for Service:
(July 26 at 8:00am – July 27 at 8:00am) 99

Motor Vehicle Collision Police Cruiser

On the 27^th of July, just after midnight, an officer was operating a police cruiser in the area of Charlotte Street and Rubidge Street. Once the cruiser entered the intersection, the cruiser was struck, causing the cruiser to spin and come into contact with a nearby pole. The collision was captured on the in-car camera.

As a result, a Peterborough man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

•  Red light – fail to stop.

The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre and later released. The Police cruiser sustained heavy damage and has been removed from service.

Staff Sergeant Ralph                                                                                                                            Cralph@peterborough.ca                                                                                                                                                  705-876-1122 x269