Vancouver police officer involved in collision with pedestrian; IIO investigating

A Vancouver police officer was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Saturday night.

An unmarked police vehicle collided with a pedestrian near Knight St. and E. 20th Ave. just before 9:30 p.m.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition. The officer was not injured, police said.

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The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is looking into the collision.

“Where the pedestrian was, the speed of the vehicle, the lighting, and all of those circumstances of course will form a part of our investigation into determining what happened,” said IIO Chief Civilian Director Ron MacDonald.

The IIO investigates police-related incidents involving death or serious harm.

Witnesses are asked to call the IIO at 1-855-446-8477.