Toronto officer injured in collision when motorcycle hit by car

Toronto officer injured in collision when motorcycle hit by car

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer is expected to survive after being struck by a car on Friday morning.

Const. Craig Brister says the officer was on duty and riding his motorcycle in the downtown core at the time of the collision.

Brister says a vehicle struck the officer, resulting in undisclosed injuries.

The officer was rushed to hospital where he was stabilized.

Brister says the officer’s injuries are not life-threatening.

Police have not released the officer’s name or laid any charges, and Brister says the investigation is ongoing.