SIU investigating after driver injured during traffic stop

A Special Investigations Unit vehicle is seen in this file photo. (File)

The Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate after a driver was injured during a traffic stop in Kingsville.

Officers from the Essex County OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Remark Drive on Thursday at 1:40 a.m.

OPP said during the traffic stop, an incident occurred resulting in the driver sustaining an injury.

Both the officer and the driver were assessed by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) at the scene. The driver was subsequently transported to the hospital by EMS with a serious injury.

The OPP has notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information about the interaction.

Anyone with any information in relation to the initial traffic stop is asked to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.