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News Release

SIU Concludes Investigation into Teen’s Injury in Collision Involving Car Fleeing Police in Hamilton

Case Number: 26-OVI-096   

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Mississauga, ON (15 June, 2026) ---
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, found no reasonable grounds to believe a Hamilton Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the fractured hip suffered by a 15-year-old boy in a collision. On February 28, 2026, an officer attempted to stop two vehicles for street racing on Centennial Parkway North. The drivers of the cars – a Volkswagen and Kia fled. A male passenger in the Kia was seriously injured when the driver crashed into a transport truck and a Hyundai that were stopped at a red light. 

In the short pursuit that unfolded, Director Martino was satisfied the officer comported himself with due care and regard for public safety. He noted the officer was well back of the fleeing cars leaving no suggestion that his driving prevented the driver of either vehicle from slowing down had they been so inclined.

Full Director’s Report (with Incident Narrative, Evidence, and Analysis & Director’s Decision): 

If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.

The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must

  • consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
  • depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
  • publicly report the results of its investigations

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Kristy Denette, siu.media@ontario.ca
SIU Communications/Service des communications, UES