OPP car struck on Hwy 401 after Pickering driver stops in live lane

An OPP officer escaped injury when his unmarked OPP vehicle – stopped in a live lane on Hwy 401 behind a broken down car – was struck by another vehicle Sunday night in Scarborough.

The officer, who was standing away from his cruiser when it was struck, had pulled in behind a car that was being driven “erratically” before stopping in the live lane near Meadowvale Road.

The driver of the broken down car – a 47 year-old Pickering man – was subsequently charged with impaired as well as dangerous operation of a vehicle. His license was suspended 90 days and his car impounded for a week.

#TorontoOpp officer stopped in a live lane #HWY401 EB Meadowvale with a broken-down vehicle. Seconds later, a 3rd vehicle approaches and strikes the un-marked police vehicle. The officer was standing away from the vehicle. No injuries. #Moveover
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— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 12, 2023