News release

Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders confirmed as victims of yesterday morning’s hit and run incident in Prince George

July 8, 2025 - Prince George, British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP

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The Canadian Cancer Society and the Prince George RCMP are jointly confirming that yesterday morning’s hit and run incident in Prince George did involve two of the Cops for Cancer Tour de North riders, who were out for a training ride together.

“We can confirm that one of the riders was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and the other was a community rider,” states Superintendent Darin Rappel, Officer in Charge of the Prince George RCMP. “This incident has impacted us on a number of levels, as we work to complete a fulsome investigation while at the same time trying to absorb the information that a member of our policing family was one of those injured. Investigations such as this take on a different nuance than we typically experience.”

“Since beginning their training in May, our riders have formed a close-knit team, united by a shared purpose of changing the future of childhood cancer by raising funds, hope and awareness. The two riders injured are not only valued teammates – they are community leaders and role models dedicated to making a difference. This tragic incident is felt deeply by the Canadian Cancer Society and Cops for Cancer community. Our hearts and thoughts are with them and their families during this difficult time,” says Laura Nelson, Manager, Cops for Cancer.

Support is being offered to those impacted by these events from both lead organizations.

Media enquiries can be directed towards:

Corporal Jennifer Cooper
Media Relations Officer
Prince George RCMP
250-561-3321

Or:

Sheila Dong
Vice President, Communications
Canadian Cancer Society
604-802-2321

Associated links

• Police looking for vehicle involved in pedestrian hit-and-run

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