IIO Confirms Fatality in May 23 Incident in Terrace (2021-130)
Case: 2021-130 Incident Date: May 23, 2021 Agency: RCMP Location: Terrace Detachment: Terrace 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 confirms the woman who sustained life-threatening injuries has died.
As indicated in the previous release, a woman sustained life-threatening injuries in an ATV incident in Terrace on May 23, 2021 near Hart Farm on the West Kalum Forest Service Road. The IIO has confirmed that the woman was sadly declared deceased on the evening of May 25.
The IIO investigation continues to determine what role, if any, police actions may have played.
The IIO is asking any person with relevant information of the incident to please contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.
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.