US EditionB.C. police watchdog investigating crash that sent driver to hospital
- The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a Comox Valley RCMP officer on April 29, 2025, near Piercy Avenue and 26th Street in Courtenay.
- The incident occurred when an officer was operating an unmarked police SUV while en route to a service call, and the Independent Investigations Office was alerted to the situation on May 2, 2025, initiating a formal inquiry.
- After the collision, the officer continued to the initial call before returning to speak with the unrelated driver, who was later taken to hospital by ambulance for assessment.
- The Police Act defines serious harm as injury that may cause death, serious disfigurement, or substantial impairment of bodily functions, and the chief civilian director will consider offences if police action relates to harm.
- The IIO’s investigation will determine whether the injuries meet the threshold of serious harm and if police conduct requires further legal review, ensuring independent civilian oversight of the RCMP incident.
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Police watchdog investigating after officer-involved car crash in Courtenay
Police car was involved in a car crash, IIO investigating
B.C. police watchdog investigating crash that sent driver to hospital
British Columba’s police watchdog is investigating after a Mountie in an unmarked SUV struck another vehicle and did not stop, later returning to the scene of the crash that sent the other driver to hospital.
IIO investigating crash of unmarked police vehicle
A crash in Courtenay last week is now being investigated by the Independant Investigations Office of BC (IIO). The crash happened on April 29, between an unmarked police SUV and […] The post IIO investigating crash of unmarked police vehicle appeared first on My Comox Valley Now.
IIO is Investigating a Motor Vehicle Incident in Courtenay (2025-113) | Independent Investigations Office of BC, IIO, IIOBC
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a motor vehicle incident that occurred in Courtenay. Information provided by the RCMP states that on April 29, 2025, an officer driving an unmarked police SUV was responding to a call. While driving, the officer was involved in a collision with an unrelated […] The post IIO is Investigating a Motor Vehicle Incident in Courtenay (2025-113) first appeared on Independ…
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