SIU: Cyclist hurt after collision with police cruiser in downtown Windsor

Incident details

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Ontario’s police watchdog, has invoked its mandate following a collision involving a cyclist and a Windsor police cruiser.

“Preliminary information suggests at about 1:38 p.m. on April 6, 2025, an officer was en route to a call for service,” the SIU said in a news release.

“At the intersection of Glengarry Avenue and Assumption Street, there was a collision involving the [Windsor police] cruiser and a cyclist. The cyclist was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.”

Motorists were asked to avoid the area.

Investigation updates

Anyone with information on the crash, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the SIU at 1-800-787-8529.

The agency examines police conduct in incidents that result in serious injury, the discharge of a firearm, allegations of sexual assault, or death.

SEE ALSO
• 19-year-old driver charged after serious collision southeast of Windsor
• 25-year-old dead after sedan, pickup truck collide in east Windsor
• Woman, 73, dead after minivan rips through South Windsor home
• The latest Toronto and GTHA car accidents

Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Windsor personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

We understand the overwhelming challenges you face after an accident and are committed to fighting for your rights.

Our compassionate and experienced personal injury lawyers offer free consultations to guide you through the legal process and ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve. Your recovery is our priority.