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Police officer charged after two-vehicle collision

An officer is charged with disobeying a red light.
Police Crash Walsh and Edward
A Thunder Bay Police Service SUV was involved in a collision on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the intersection of Walsh and Edward streets. (tbnewswatch.com)

THUNDER BAY — A member of the Thunder Bay Police Service has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act after a collision last month at Walsh and Edward streets.

The July 31 incident resulted in a police SUV flipping onto its side after it collided with a passenger vehicle.

Police issued a news release at the time, which stated there were only minor injuries, however both vehicles sustained heavy damage.

A spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that an officer has been charged for failing to stop for a red light.

 




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