IIO Concludes Investigation into Motor Vehicle Incident on the Mission Bridge (2025-021)
Case: 2025-021 Incident Date: January 24, 2025 Detachment: Abbotsford Police Department Location: Mission Agency: Municipal Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Without Public ReportSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into a motor vehicle incident that occurred on January 24, 2025 that resulted in two people suffering injuries.
At about 12:30 a.m., Abbotsford Police Department members attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a Ford Mustang in Mission. The Mustang did not stop and continued southbound towards the Mission Bridge.
A short time later, the Mustang was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Elantra on the Mission Bridge. The sole occupants of both vehicles were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
The IIO was notified of the incident the same day, and the IIO began an investigation.
The Chief Civilian Director has now reviewed the evidence – including video, witness statements and police records – and determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe any officer may have committed an offence.
The IIO investigation is now concluded. Due to a concurrent police investigation, the IIO’s public report will not be released on the IIO’s website until that process has 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.