Alleged bike thief struck by U of S Protective Services car during chase

A University of Saskatchewan Protective Services patrol vehicle struck a cyclist while chasing an alleged thief, Saskatoon police said.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Campus Drive and College Drive at roughly 3 a.m. Monday.

Two marked university protective services patrol vehicles were reportedly chasing the cyclist following a bike theft on campus when the crash occurred, police said.

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The preliminary investigation indicates one of the cars struck the cyclist and then collided with the other car, according to police.

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The cyclist was taken to hospital with injuries reported to be non-life-threatening.

No charges have been laid as members of the police’s collision analyst continue to investigate.