IIU Investigation – Officer Involved Motor Vehicle Collision C26-195638

Released: August 10, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

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On August 7, 2026, just before 9:00 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service North District officers were responding to a call for service, travelling westbound on Portage Avenue at Garry Street. The officers entered the intersection on a green light when their cruiser collided with a cyclist travelling northbound on Garry Street, knocking the female cyclist to the ground and injuring her.

Officers immediately stopped and provided emergency medical care to the 37-year-old cyclist. She was transported to hospital in stable condition.

As this matter is deemed a serious incident pursuant to The Police Services Act, the Civilian Director of the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) was notified.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Please direct any follow-up inquiries to the IIU.

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