A Toronto police officer, Det.-Const. Joshua Baksh, has been charged in connection with a collision that occurred in Whitby on June 25, which left an 18-year-old man seriously injured. The incident took place in a Canadian Tire parking lot near Garden Street and Taunton Road East, where police had been searching for a suspect.
Baksh, driving an unmarked police vehicle, collided with the man, who was riding a scooter. Following an investigation by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Baksh has been charged with dangerous driving and assault with a weapon. He is scheduled to appear in court in March. Details of the investigation will not be released as the case is now in court.
For those who have been injured in vehicle collisions, contacting a law firm like Edge Injury Law, which has expertise in handling such cases, can help you understand the potential benefits and compensation you may qualify for.
