Update Regarding IIO Investigation into a Motor Vehicle Incident in Vancouver (2025-148)
Case: 2025-148 Incident Date: June 15, 2025 Agency: Municipal Location: Vancouver Detachment: Vancouver Police Department Incident Classification: Serious Harm Case Status: Open - Investigation in ProgressSurrey, B.C. — The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC is providing an update to an investigation into a motor vehicle incident that occurred on Sunday June 15, 2025 (2025-148).
Vancouver Police Department officers were initially notified about a Grey Toyota Echo that had been stolen that day from the 0 Block of East Broadway.
Police located the car shortly before 4:30 p.m. the same day. A short time later, the Toyota was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the 8100-block of Matheson Crescent, near the intersection of Southeast Marine Drive and Boundary Road.
Police then arrested a man that had been driving and who reportedly suffered an injury during the collision. He was later taken to the hospital for assessment and treatment.
The IIO has now completed interviews of several witnesses. Investigators have also collected electronic data and information relevant to the investigation.
The IIO investigation into the incident continues.
The IIO is asking any person with relevant information or video footage 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 officers and detention guards in British Columbia. It investigates all incidents involving officers or detention guards that result in serious harm or death, whether or not there is any allegation of wrongdoing.