Man, 71, facing charges after Quebec City police officer struck on road while directing traffic

A Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) vehicle seen in Quebec City on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

A 71-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly struck a Quebec City (SPVQ) police officer on the road last September.

The man was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in the Limoilou area, according to the SPVQ, but the incident occurred several months ago. The investigation has been ongoing for some time, according to reporting from Noovo Info.

On Sept. 30, a Quebec City police officer, who was directing traffic at the corner of Wilfrid-Hamel Boulevard and de l’Exposition Street, was struck by a driver travelling southbound on de l’Exposition.

The officer was taken to hospital. He survived, but suffered multiple injuries and fractures.

The man is scheduled to appear in court in Quebec City on Thursday to face charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

- With files from Audrey Bonaque at Novo info