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IIO considering charges against PG RCMP officer after 2021 motor vehicle crash

BC’s police watchdog has filed a report to the Prosecution Service for consideration of charges following a motor vehicle incident last summer.

On August 19th of 2021, an officer with the Prince George RCMP was involved in a crash on Highway 97 north and Industrial Way with a blue Kia Rio.

The female driver of the Kia was taken to hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries.

However, the Independent Investigations Office noted at the end of April, that the injuries sustained by the victim met the threshold of serious harm as defined by the Police Act.

It has been determined that there is a chance the officer did commit a driving offense.

In order to approve charges, the BC Prosecution Service, must be satisfied there is a likelihood of conviction based on the evidence gathered.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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