IIO suggests charges against off-duty RCMP officer involved in motorcycle accident in Mission

SURREY — The independent civilian oversight agency tasked with investigating all officer-related incidents in British Columbia has filed a report with the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges regarding IIO file 2022-266.

According to a statement from the Independent Investigations Office of BC, 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 at approximately 9:15 p.m. on October 8, 2022. 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, IIO chief civilian director Ronald J. MacDonald 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.