Update: Driver charged with murder in fatal hit-and-run collision

September 14, 2026 - Comox Valley, British Columbia
From: Comox Valley RCMP

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File # 2024-1916 / VIIMCU 2024E-3556

Update 2026-09-14: On September 8, 2026, 47-year-old Steven Squires of Cumberland entered a guilty plea for 2^nd degree murder. The sentencing hearing will be taking place on a later date. VIIMCU investigators would like to thank everyone who assisted with the investigation.

The RCMP arrested the driver of a fatal hit-and-run collision in Courtenay.

On February 8, 2024 at 10:56 p.m. Comox Valley RCMP responded to a report of an injured cyclist on the Comox Valley Parkway near Minto Road in Courtenay. The cyclist was located by a passerby who called 911 for help. Emergency Health Services paramedics and Cumberland Fire Department firefighters attended and provided emergency first aid to the victim; however, unfortunately, after being transported to the hospital, he died as a result of his injuries. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) took conduct of the investigation and located the suspect vehicle involved in the collision while continuing to process the evidence collected so far.

The RCMP can now confirm that they have arrested the driver on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in the Comox Valley. 45-year-old Steven Squires of Cumberland has been charged with:

• First Degree Murder;
• Fail to Stop after accident causing death.

He remains in custody.

As this matter is now before the courts, no further details will be provided.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the VIIMCU information line at 250-380-6211.

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