Close X
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
ADVT 
National

IIO investigating Surrey crash

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Jun, 2023 10:44 AM
  • IIO investigating Surrey crash

On Sunday, shortly after 8 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle and a potential indecent act in the 100 Avenue parking lot of Green Timbers Urban Forest.

Attending Officers located the vehicle with two people inside, but it reportedly fled west bound on 100 Avenue.

Officers followed and the suspect vehicle was involved in a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection 100 Ave and 140 St.

The male driver attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody after officers deployed a conducted energy weapon. He was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Other people involved in the collision reported little to no injuries.

The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident. 

Surrey RCMP is conducting a concurrent investigation into the initial complaint and subsequent collision.

MORE National ARTICLES

IHIT identifies victim in neighbour dispute as Manbir Amar

IHIT identifies victim in neighbour dispute as Manbir Amar
On Wednesday, Surrey RCMP, responded to a report of a physical altercation between two neighbours in the 14100-block of 61 Avenue, Surrey. Officers attended and provided first aid, but sadly, despite best efforts, the victim’s condition deteriorated rapidly and he succumbed to his injuries on scene. A suspect was located on scene by Surrey RCMP and was arrested for murder.

IHIT identifies victim in neighbour dispute as Manbir Amar

Omicron vaccine in B.C. soon, Henry and Dix say

Omicron vaccine in B.C. soon, Henry and Dix say
Henry and Dix describe the shot as being more effective at protecting people from serious illness caused by Omicron, the most common variant of COVID-19 currently circulating in B.C. Officials are expected to provide further information about timing and eligibility for the shots on Sept. 6.

Omicron vaccine in B.C. soon, Henry and Dix say

Canada confirms 1,251 monkeypox cases

Canada confirms 1,251 monkeypox cases
The health agency on Wednesday said that of the confirmed cases, 582 cases are from Ontario, 493 from Quebec, 137 from British Columbia, 31 from Alberta, 3 from Saskatchewan, 2 from the Yukon and 1 each from Nova Scotia, Manitoba and New Brunswick.

Canada confirms 1,251 monkeypox cases

International student rules need reset: RBC paper

International student rules need reset: RBC paper
According to a separate RBC Economics report, businesses posted almost 70 per cent more job openings in Canada as of June 2022, compared to pre-pandemic. But these firms were competing for 13 per cent fewer unemployed workers than were available in February 2020.

International student rules need reset: RBC paper

Health Canada approves Omicron shot

Health Canada approves Omicron shot
The new shots approved by Health Canada, called bivalent vaccines, are designed to recognize specific mutations in the spike protein of the Omicron BA.1 subvariant. Shipments of the vaccine are expected to arrive in the next few days, and there will be enough supply for all Canadians 18 and older to get a dose this fall and winter, officials said.

Health Canada approves Omicron shot

One man dies in Newtown after an altercation takes place, area blocked off

One man dies in Newtown after an altercation takes place, area blocked off
On Wednesday, at 1:50 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to 14100-block of 61 Avenue after a report of an altercation between two men. Upon arrival police found an adult male in medical distress. Despite all attempts by first responders to save the man’s life, he succumbed to his injuries on scene.  

One man dies in Newtown after an altercation takes place, area blocked off