Almost one year after a pedestrian was struck by a police cruiser in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, an officer has been charged with several driving offences.

Const. Jack Zhao is facing three counts under the Motor Vehicle Act in connection with the Sept. 20, 2022 crash, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced Friday.

Surveillance video captured early that morning on East Hastings Street shows a pedestrian standing motionless in the roadway for at least 10 seconds before a cruiser slams into him, knocking him off his feet.

Authorities said the victim suffered serious injuries that left him hospitalized, but did not provide any further details.

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