Police watchdog investigates after officer-involved collision with pedestrian

The Independent Investigations Office is investigating after an on-duty Vancouver Police officer was involved in a collision with a pedestrian Saturday night.

The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. PT near Knight Street and E. 20th Avenue when a vehicle collided with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious — but not life-threatening — injuries.

The officer was not injured.

The investigative body says it’s conducting its standard review process including collecting physical evidence from the scene, reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses