The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has now concluded their investigation into a motor vehicle collision involving a police vehicle that occurred in June of 2023.
On June 7, 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service notified the IIU of an incident that had occurred earlier that day. According to the notification, at approximately 4am, officers observed a stolen pickup truck being driven in the area of Inkster Boulevard and St. Cross Street. The pickup truck crossed an intersection at a high rate of speed and collided with a police vehicle. The driver of the pickup truck did not comply with police commands and attempted to flee. A brief use-of-force encounter ensued, during which a conductive energy weapon was deployed. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the District 3 station, at which time officers noticed he had visible injuries. An ambulance was called and the driver was transported to Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg for treatment.
As this matter concerned a serious injury as defined under the IIU regulations, the IIU assumed responsibility for this investigation in accordance with Sec. 66(4) of the Police Services Act.
The final report of the IIU was not released as the affected person had charges pending before the courts as a result of the incident. Those charges have now been disposed.
Details of the investigation were first announced on June 7, 2023.
