FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - British Columbia’s police watchdog is once again asking members of the public to come forward with information about a police-involved motor vehicle incident in Fort St. John, that left a man injured earlier this summer.
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) says its investigation into the June 12 incident remains ongoing and investigators are continuing to seek witnesses and video evidence that could help determine exactly what happened.
According to information provided by RCMP, officers located a man shortly before 11:30 a.m. who was suspected of committing multiple offences and had earlier avoided attempts by police to arrest him.
The IIO says officers later conducted what it describes as a tactical arrest near the intersection of 112 Street and the Alaska Highway North.
During the operation, three vehicles made contact and the man suffered injuries. He was transported to hospital for assessment and treatment.
The civilian oversight agency was notified shortly after the incident occurred and launched an investigation.
Since then, investigators have been working to identify witnesses and obtain video footage, technical reports related to the crash, statements from involved officers and other witnesses, and additional reports and evidence.
In its latest update, the IIO said the investigation remains active and renewed its request for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured video of it to come forward.
Investigators believe there may be witnesses or recordings from cell phones, dash cameras or nearby businesses that could help clarify the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IIO through its toll-free witness line at 1-855-446-8477 or through the contact form on the agency’s website.
The IIO is the independent civilian oversight body responsible for investigating incidents involving police officers and detention guards in B.C. that result in serious harm or death, regardless of whether allegations of wrongdoing have been made.