IIO Concludes Investigation into Fatal Motor Vehicle Incident in Vancouver (2024-260)
Case: 2024-260 Incident Date: November 6, 2024 Agency: Municipal Location: Vancouver Detachment: Vancouver Police Department Incident Classification: Death Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into a fatal motor vehicle incident in Vancouver where one man died (IIO 2024-260).
Just after 9:00 p.m. on November 6, 2024, police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a motorcycle for not displaying a license plate. The motorcycle did not stop, and the attempt to stop was discontinued soon after.
A short time later, the motorcycle collided with a parked vehicle near the intersection of E 8 Avenue and Victoria Drive. Statements from civilian witnesses, video from a nearby home, and data from the police vehicle confirm that at the time the collision happened, police were no longer attempting to stop the motorcycle.
The man riding the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and began an investigation.
The Chief Civilian Director has now reviewed the evidence – including video footage, statements from civilian witnesses, a collision report, medical information, and police records – and determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that any officer may have committed an offence. The officer had lawful grounds to attempt a traffic stop, and the motorcyclist’s unfortunate decision not to stop is not the responsibility of police.
The IIO investigation is now concluded.
Background
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.