Vancouver police officer's collision with cyclist leads to driving without due care charge

A Vancouver police officer has been charged with driving without due care and attention nearly a year after a collision between thecommunity safety vehicle he was driving and a cyclist.

The crash happened on July 29, 2018,while Special Constable Michael Mazziotti was on duty in Vancouver.

The charge fallsunder the Motor Vehicle Act under provincial jurisdiction, and is not considered a criminal offence.

The cyclist's injuries were extensive enough to spark a civilian investigation from theIndependent Investigations Office of B.C.

Mazziotti's first court appearance is set for Aug. 8,in a Vancouver provincial courtroom.