IIO investigating incident on Highway 97, 15th Avenue

PRINCE GEORGE – The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating a motor vehicle incident that occurred in Prince George on February 24.

The incident began at 10th Avenue and Irwin Street, where police attempted to stop a red Chevrolet pickup truck. However, the truck drove off and was later involved in a collision with another vehicle near 15th Avenue and Highway 97. The driver of the Chevrolet was arrested at the scene, while two occupants in the other vehicle had suffered serious injuries

“BCEHS attended and determined two occupants in the other vehicle had suffered serious injuries who were then taken to the hospital,” an IIO statement said.

The IIO was notified of the incident shortly after it occurred and has commenced an investigation. Initial investigative steps will seek to confirm the extent of police involvement and what role, if any, that involvement may have played in the injuries of the two people.