A Toronto police officer has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle as the driver allegedly fled a traffic stop in Scarborough.
Police say the officer was conducting a stop in the Lawrence Avenue East and Midland Avenue area just after 11:30 a.m.
The driver then allegedly fled the area, striking the officer. A vehicle not involved in the investigation was also struck by the suspect vehicle.
The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The driver was located shortly after and has been arrested.
The investigation is still ongoing.
