IIO is Seeking Witnesses to a Motor Vehicle Incident Resulting in Injuries to Two People (2025-092)
Case: 2025-092 Incident Date: April 10, 2025 Detachment: North Cowichan/Duncan Location: North Cowichan/Duncan Agency: RCMP Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is seeking witnesses to a motor vehicle incident that occurred on the morning of April 10, 2025, and resulted in injuries to two people.
Information from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP states that shortly before 6 a.m., police responded to a call about a collision involving two pedestrians and an SUV on Highway 1 near the intersection with University Way.
After arriving, officers determined an off-duty officer had been driving the SUV involved in the collision, which took place in the northbound lanes of traffic.
Both pedestrians involved in the collision with the SUV were taken to the hospital with injuries and both are in serious but stable condition.
The IIO was notified the same day and is investigating.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision occur, have video of the incident or who was travelling through the area at the time.
The IIO is asking any person with relevant information about 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.