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Toronto Police released this image of a motorcycle rider after an officer was sent to hospital with serious injured following a collision outside the Rogers Centre on Saturday.Photo by Handout /Toronto Police
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A Toronto Police officer was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by the driver of a motorcycle in a hit-and-run collision just outside the Rogers Centre stadium Saturday.
According to police, a motorcycle was seen popping wheelies in the area of Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Rees St.
Police say, just before 6 p.m., an officer attempted to stop the rider at Bremner Blvd. and Rees St. However, the motorcycle struck and injured the officer and failed to stay at the scene.
Investigators provided an image of the driver and the motorcycle.
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Fail to Remain Collision: Bremner Blvd & Rees St 5:57 pm -officer struck by a motorcycle & transported to hospital w/serious injuries -driver fled scene Description: -Male, w/green helmet, green/blue shirt, gray pants, red gloves -anyone w/info call 416-808-1900#GO1855085 ^av pic.twitter.com/KMv39rTwDX
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 24, 2024
The suspect is described as a man wearing a green and blue shirt, grey pants, red gloves, green helmet, and white and gray Nike Jordan shoes.
The motorcycle is described as a blue and red sport bike.
Cops say investigators are seeking any dash camera footage, security camera footage or information that may assist with identifying the motorcycle and driver involved in this incident.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at 222tips.com.
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