IIO Files Report with Crown Counsel for Consideration of Charges Regarding an October 2022 Incident in Mission (2022-266)
Case: 2022-266 Incident Date: October 8, 2022 Location: Mission Agency: RCMP Detachment: Ridge Meadows Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Closed - Charges Approved by Crown CounselINFORMATION BULLETIN
Independent Investigations Office
For Immediate Release
Surrey, B.C. – The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC has filed a report with the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges regarding IIO file 2022-266.
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on October 8, 2022, an off-duty Ridge Meadows RCMP officer driving eastbound on Lougheed Highway was involved in a motor vehicle collision with a motorcycle near the intersection with Silverdale Avenue in Mission. The male rider of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries in the collision and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Upon completion of the investigation, Chief Civilian Director Ronald J. MacDonald, KC, reviewed the evidence and determined that reasonable grounds exist to believe that the officer may have committed driving offences. As a result, and pursuant to Section 38.11 of the Police Act, the IIO has forwarded a report to the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges.
In order to approve any charges, the BC Prosecution Service must be satisfied that there is a substantial likelihood of conviction based on the evidence gathered by the IIO, and that prosecution be required in the public interest.
While the matter is with Crown, the IIO will not be making any additional comment about the facts of this case.
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.