IIO is Investigating a Motor Vehicle Incident in Prince George (2025-059)
Case: 2025-059 Incident Date: February 24, 2025 Detachment: Prince George Location: Prince George Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a motor vehicle incident that occurred in Prince George on February 24, 2025.
At around 10:20 p.m., police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a red Chevrolet pickup truck near 10th Avenue and Irwin Street.
The Chevrolet drove off and was later involved in a collision with another vehicle near 15th Avenue and Highway 97.
The driver of the Chevrolet was arrested at the scene.
BCEHS attended and determined two occupants in the other vehicle had suffered serious injuries who were then taken to the hospital.
The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation. Initial investigative steps will seek to confirm the extent of police involvement and what role, if any, that involvement may have played in the injuries of the two people.
The IIO is asking anyone who observed or has video footage of the collision 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.