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Pedestrian struck, seriously injured by police SUV in Langley

The Independent Investigations Office is probing the crash. Global News

B.C.’s civilian police watchdog is probing a crash in Langley that left a pedestrian seriously hurt on Saturday.

The Independent Investigations office said it happened around 2:15 p.m. at 202 Street and 32 Avenue.

In a media release, the IIO said an unmarked police SUV struck the pedestrian, leaving them with injuries requiring surgery.

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The police agency involved was not named, and it was not immediately clear if the vehicle had lights and sirens activated.

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The IIO is asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact it at iiobc.ca.

The Independent Investigations Office investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, regardless of whether there is any allegation of wrongdoing.

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