The province's police watchdog has invoked its mandate after an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser was involved in a collision in Bala that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
OPP say the incident happened shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday on Muskoka Road 169.
"The 25-year-old male pedestrian was transported to hospital where he later died from his injuries. The officer was also transported to hospital as a precaution," police said in a news release.
According to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the police vehicle that struck the pedestrian was an unmarked cruiser.
Muskoka Road 169 remains closed between Sutton Drive and Bala Falls Road for the investigation.
Police say they have ensured that victim services has been engaged for the victim's family. Resources are also in place for the officer involved.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
The SIU is an independent civilian agency that's called in to investigate reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or sexual assault.
