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Motorcyclist charged in alleged hit-and-run crash that injured police officer

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run crash that injured an officer last week. Police say a motorcyclist disobeyed an officer who was directing traffic on Lake Shore Boulevard West around 7:15 p.m.
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A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. Toronto police say a man has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run crash that injured an officer last week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run crash that injured an officer last week.

Police say a motorcyclist disobeyed an officer who was directing traffic on Lake Shore Boulevard West around 7:15 p.m. last Wednesday.

They allege the motorcyclist collided with the officer and the took off.

Police say the officer suffered minor injuries.

Investigators say a search was conducted last Friday and the suspect was arrested today.

He's been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision and several offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

The man is due in court in late September.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2024.

The Canadian Press

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