Saskatoon police patrol car involved in crash with tree

SASKATOON – A Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) patrol vehicle was involved in a crash Saturday. The crash caused serious damage to the car.

Emergency services were called to the 1400-block Idylwyld Drive North after a police member had radioed that he had been in a collision.

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Police say the patrol car was travelling in the southbound lane and collided with a tree.

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The police member was taken by MD Ambulance to hospital. Injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, according to officials.

At this time, the police traffic section is investigating the single-vehicle crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.