Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
National

RCMP Announce Charges Against Driver Involved In Crash That Killed 2, Injured 3

The Canadian Press, 10 Apr, 2018 11:17 AM
    SURREY, B.C. — A 28-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences related to a collision that killed two people in Surrey, B.C.
     
     
    RCMP say in a release that three people were also seriously injured in the May 2016 crash at an intersection.
     
     
    Mounties say dangerous and impaired driving causing death are among nine counts against Syed Ahmed.
     
     
    Police say a car struck a vehicle on the passenger side and then hit another vehicle.
     
     
    Insp. Shawna Baher says the alleged actions of one individual have had an enormous impact on many lives, including those who witnessed the tragedy.
     
     
     
    Syed Munim Ahmed has been charged with:
     
    2 counts of Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death
     
    1 count of Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
     
    2 counts of Impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death
     
    1 count of Impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
     
    2 counts of Impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80mg% causing death
     
    1 count of Impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80mg% causing bodily harm  
     
     
    The alleged actions of one individual have had an enormous impact on the lives of everyone involved in this collision, says Inspector Shawna Baher. For those who were seriously injured, those who witnessed this tragedy, and for the families involved, we hope that entering the court process can be the first step in finding closure.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Power Use Rises During Earth Hour In B.C. For First Time In Decade

    Earth Hour is an annual World Wildlife Fund event that encourages people across the globe to turn off their lights for one hour to draw attention to climate change.

    Power Use Rises During Earth Hour In B.C. For First Time In Decade

    Online Building Materials Firm Completes Refinancing, Emerges From CCAA Process

    Online Building Materials Firm Completes Refinancing, Emerges From CCAA Process
    VANCOUVER — Online building materials seller BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc. says it has completed a refinancing that allows it to emerge from court protection from creditors in Canada and the U.S. five months after it was granted.

    Online Building Materials Firm Completes Refinancing, Emerges From CCAA Process

    Rare Cholera Outbreak On Vancouver Island: 'We Have Not Seen This Before'

    Rare Cholera Outbreak On Vancouver Island: 'We Have Not Seen This Before'
    VANCOUVER — As many as four people have been infected with cholera in British Columbia, in what health officials are calling an extremely rare case.

    Rare Cholera Outbreak On Vancouver Island: 'We Have Not Seen This Before'

    Canadian Customs Facilities In The U.S.? Americans Say It Could Happen Soon

    Canadian Customs Facilities In The U.S.? Americans Say It Could Happen Soon
    A U.S. official says he hopes to see movement soon on the so-called customs preclearance sites.  

    Canadian Customs Facilities In The U.S.? Americans Say It Could Happen Soon

    Justin Trudeau To Issue 'Statement Of Exoneration' For Tsilhqot'in Chiefs

    OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to exonerate six First Nations chiefs who were executed by British Columbia's colonial government more than 150 years ago.

    Justin Trudeau To Issue 'Statement Of Exoneration' For Tsilhqot'in Chiefs

    Air Canada Flight From Toronto Makes Emergency Landing In Washington

    WASHINGTON — An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Washington was forced to make an emergency landing Sunday evening after smoke was discovered in the cockpit.

    Air Canada Flight From Toronto Makes Emergency Landing In Washington