SIU investigating deaths of 2 men involved in Friday night collision in Peterborough

The Particular Investigations Unit (SIU) has been referred to as in to research the circumstances surrounding the deaths two males concerned in a collision in Peterborough on Friday evening (Jan. 28).

On Saturday morning, the SIU launched particulars of the incident.

The SIU states the preliminary info suggests the next:

• At roughly 9:36 p.m. on January 28, 2022, a Peterborough Police Service officer was driving on Lansdowne Avenue en path to a name. Whereas en route, the driving force of one other car went by way of a purple gentle at Park Avenue. The officer circled and activated their emergency lights to pursue the car. After dropping sight of the car, the officer discontinued the pursuit and resumed journey to the preliminary name.

• Later, the driving force of the car that fled was concerned in a collision with one other car at Lansdowne Avenue and Webber Avenue.

• The 2 male occupants of the fleeing car, aged 38 and 41 years outdated, have been situated deceased on the scene.

• Two ladies within the car that was struck have been taken to hospital and identified with no accidents.

The SIU says 4 investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. One topic official has been designated presently.

The SIU is urging anybody who could have details about this investigation, together with video or images, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or on-line at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php

The SIU is an impartial authorities company that investigates the conduct of officers (cops in addition to particular constables with the Niagara Parks Fee and peace officers with the Legislative Protecting Service) that will have resulted in demise, severe harm, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at an individual.