Toronto cop in serious condition after being ejected from his car

WATCH:  A Toronto police officer remains in critical condition after a high-impact crash Saturday.

TORONTO – A veteran Toronto police officer sustained life-threatening injuries following an “on-duty motor vehicle collision” Saturday afternoon.

The head of the Toronto Police Association, Mike McCormack, says the officer, Const. John Zivcic is a “well-respected, hard-working police officer.”

McCormack says Zivcic is a seven-year veteran of the force.

Toronto Fire says that the accident occurred in the Bloor Street West — Neilson Drive area at 3:57 p.m.

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Zivcic was ejected from his vehicle during the incident and was rushed to St. Michael’s Hospital.

Deputy Police Chief Peter Sloly says the officer has undergone a series of operations but won’t provide specific details about his injuries.

Sloly says the driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

With files from The Canadian Press