BC RCMP notifies IIO BC of an incident in Nakusp

November 26, 2024 - Nakusp, British Columbia
From: Nakusp RCMP

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The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Nakusp where one person has died.

On November 25, 2024, shortly after 3 p.m., an officer with the Nakusp RCMP located a suspected stolen vehicle on Highway 6 south of the community.

The officer attempted to make a traffic stop, but the vehicle reportedly accelerated before driving off the road into the ditch.

Emergency Health Services were called, but the driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment and then released.

The IIO BC is investigating police actions into the incident. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police.

Please note that all aspects and circumstances of this incident will be the subject of independent investigation by the IIO BC. For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, you can visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.

Released by:
Dawn Roberts
Director, BC RCMP Communication Services
Office: 778-290-2929
Email: bcrcmp-grcencb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca