A Saskatoon police officer who was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while conducting speed enforcement on Circle Drive remains in hospital in stable condition, according to the police chief. The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday in a construction zone near 108th Street. “Yesterday’s incident is a reminder to everyone that the work we do in policing every single day on roadways and in our community can be very dangerous,” Police Chief Cam McBride said during a news conference Thursday. Police said the officer, who has been with the service for five years, had exited his vehicle and was attempting to flag down another vehicle when he was struck. The driver who struck the officer remained at the scene. The officer suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. “We don’t know the full extent of those injuries yet. However, last we heard he is stable and is in ongoing treatment,” McBride said. The major crimes unit and traffic analyst unit are leading an investigation into the incident. McBride said there was no indication an immediate arrest or charges were warranted, but police are continuing to gather information before determining whether further action is needed. He said he was unsure whether the officer’s cruiser lights were activated but confirmed the officer was in a marked police vehicle. “I can say that he was there, conducting traffic enforcement in a way that is commonly done,” he said. McBride said incidents like this serve as a reminder of the risks officers face, but the service has not changed its traffic enforcement procedures. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to contact them as the investigation continues.
