AFTER an in-depth investigation, Coquitlam RCMP on Thursday announced that charges have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service against two drivers in the January 2024 multiple hit-and-run collision that sent one pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries.

While on patrol on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., in the intersection of Pinetree Way and Guildford Way, Coquitlam RCMP officers located a lone female pedestrian suffering from serious injuries who was being tended to by a Good Samaritan. It appeared that the pedestrian had the right of way and was legally crossing the street, when they were struck by a vehicle. Within a short time, a second vehicle struck the victim who was by then unconscious on the ground. Neither vehicle remained at the scene.

“Charges against two separate drivers have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service, after a lengthy, detailed investigation by the Coquitlam RCMP,” said Media Relations Officer, Constable John Graham. “The pedestrian victim continues to recover from this serious and senseless incident. The Coquitlam RCMP implore drivers to actively watch for pedestrians and take the time and care required to safely navigate roadways. We also thank the Good Samaritan for tending to the victim and other witnesses who assisted with this complex investigation.”