KITCHENER -- Stratford Police are investigating a collision that left an on-duty officer with injuries.
@SPSmediaoffice Officer involved collision in the City of Stratford this evening. One officer injured & taken to hospital. Investigation ongoing. No other injuries to any members of the public.
— Stratford Police Service (@SPSmediaoffice) January 4, 2020
They say it happened near Downie and George Streets around 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
The incident was not part of a pursuit and also involved three parked cars, according to officials.
The officer was taken to hospital and has since been released.
Our @SPSmediaoffice officer has been released from hospital & is doing ok. Thank you for the inquiries & well wishes.
— Stratford Police Service (@SPSmediaoffice) January 4, 2020
Stratford resident Kelly Wagner says she was out for dinner around 9 p.m. when she received a call that her car had been involved in the collision.
“It was a Friday night surprise,” she said. “Hopefully the officer is okay and all the people are fine. Cars can be fixed.”
Stratford Police say a release regarding the incident will be available Monday.
