IIO Concludes Investigation Into Serious Injuries Suffered By One Man in Kelowna
Surrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has now completed its investigation into the serious injuries suffered by one man in 2024 in Kelowna (IIO file 2024-289).
Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on December 11, 2024, an RCMP officer in a marked police vehicle saw a man riding a bicycle near the intersection of Pandosy Street and Leon Avenue.
The man cycled away and the officer followed in the same direction but did not pursue or attempt to stop the man.
Shortly thereafter, the man was involved in a collision with a semi-truck on Harvey Avenue near Pandosy Street. He was injured in the collision and taken to a hospital for treatment.
The IIO was notified of the incident the same day and commenced an investigation.
The Chief Civilian Director has now reviewed the evidence – including witness statements, video footage and GPS data – and determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe the officer may have committed an offence.
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.