A Chilliwack RCMP officer is facing possible charges after a motor vehicle collision with an elderly woman in March.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) announced Tuesday it filed a report to the B.C. Prosecution Service for consideration of charges.
The investigation relates to an elderly woman who suffered serious injuries while crossing the road near the 5800-block of Tyson Road on March 30, 2018 at approximately 5:30 p.m. She was struck by an on-duty RCMP officer.
A few days after the incident, the IIO issued a plea for two “key witnesses” to come forward: A man with a mustache wearing a black baseball cap (with a logo on the front), a black vest, a short sleeve blue shirt, grey pants, and black shoes; and, a person wearing a red baseball cap, wearing a black jacket and red running shoes.
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The Chief Civilian Director of the IIO has now completed his review of the investigative file and, pursuant to Section 38.11 of the Police Act, has forwarded a report to B.C. Prosecution Service for consideration of charges.
The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of the police in British Columbia. It investigates all officer-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.
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