The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a male cyclist was struck by a police cruiser on Kennedy Rd. and Merrian Rd. early Tuesday morning.

Police say they responded to reports of the collision between a cyclist and a police vehicle just after midnight.

According to paramedics, a man believed to be in his 30s was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. It was unclear if the officer driving the vehicle was injured.

Police confirmed the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating.

The SIU invokes their mandate when there is an incident between civilians and police that result in death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.

Traffic services have closed Kennedy Rd. from Corvette Ave. to Merrian Rd.

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