Coquitlam RCMP say an elderly woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Austin Avenue between Blue Mountain and Marmont. Staff Sgt. Dave Stewart says it happened shortly before 12:30 Saturday. He says the driver has remained on-scene and is cooperating. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Mother of woman killed by drunk driver urges people to get home safely this New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2012 by
A plea from a mother who lost a child to a drunk driver: If you drink this New Year's Eve, don't get behind the wheel. Markita Kaulius, mother of 22-year-old Kassandra Kaulius, who died in Surrey last year when drunk driver Natasha Warren plowed into her car, says New Year’s Eve revellers have options. "So please make the choice to call a cab … [Read more...]
Suspected jaywalker killed in Burnaby accident
December 29, 2012 by
Burnaby RCMP say a pedestrian crossing the street between intersections has died after getting hit by a car at the corner of North Road and Lougheed Highway Friday evening. Staff Sgt. Steve Crawford says excessive speed and alchohol are not believed to be factors. "Initial indications are, he was believed to be crossing the intersection and … [Read more...]
RCMP: Officer killed in crash was speeding, didn’t have emergency equipment activated
December 14, 2012 by
Surrey mounties now say a 28 year old officer killed in a crash last month, was speeding and didn't have his emergency equipment activated in the moments before. Mounties say the preliminary investigation -- through GPS and video evidence -- shows Constable Adrian Oliver was trying to find a pick-up truck that had recently been stolen. Oliver's … [Read more...]
CN worker killed by derailment identified
November 30, 2012 by
The CN worker killed by Wednesday's derailment in northern BC was a 30-year old from Dawson Creek. Bryan Giesbrecht was in a remote area nearly 250-kilometres northwest of Fort St. John when a car carrying diesel went off the tracks and crushed him. It happened during a routine switching of the tank. Several investigations are now underway. CKNW … [Read more...]
Pedestrian killed while crossing the street
November 28, 2012 by
One person is dead, another is in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a car while crossing the intersection of Kingsway and Joyce Road in East Vancouver. The roads are closed to traffic while police examine the scene. The victim in hospital is in serious condition. Further details are expected to be released by police … [Read more...]
Trial involving gangster killed in Monday continues
November 27, 2012 by
It looks as if a trial involving now-dead gangster, Sukh Dhak will go on. BC Supreme Court says the trial is set to continue December 3rd. Dhak and his bodyguard, Thomas Mantel were gunned down and killed at Burnaby's Executive Inn hotel Monday. Dhak was accused of producing ecstasy, conspiracy to produce it, and possession of ecstasy … [Read more...]
Families of people killed or injured by police meet in Vancouver
November 25, 2012 by
BC's new Independent Investigations Office will be on the agenda Sunday during a Vancouver workshop... bringing together the families of people killed or seriously wounded by police. Al Wright -- who lost his 22-year old son Alvin in a 2010 Langley RCMP shooting -- supports the new civilian-run review team, but he's not convinced it is completely … [Read more...]
RCMP identify Mountie killed in Surrey
November 13, 2012 by
RCMP says Cst Adrian Oliver died in a crash in Surrey early this morning. His unmarked cruiser collided with a semi trailer truck at 64th Avenue and 148th Street at 5am. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Jogger struck and killed in Anmore
October 17, 2012 by
Coquitlam RCMP are investigating a deadly crash in Anmore. The name of the victim has not been released. It happened earlier today. A motorist struck and killed a jogger. East Road between Sunnyside Road and Hummingbird Drive is closed as police investigate. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
