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Mountie Enforcing Distracted Driving Rules Struck In Hit-And-Run In B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Aug, 2017 12:36 PM
    RICHMOND, B.C. — RCMP say a Mountie enforcing distracted driving laws in Richmond, B.C., was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.
     
    Police say an officer stopped a brown 2005 Audi after the driver was seen allegedly using a mobile device while behind the wheel on Monday.
     
    The driver stopped but then suddenly turned to speed away, hitting the officer and a police vehicle.
     
    The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and RCMP say the police vehicle was substantially damaged.
     
    A civilian vehicle that was also struck had minor damage.
     
    The Audi was eventually found badly damaged and abandoned in Vancouver, and police say it's being examined for forensic identification.

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