NORTH Vancouver RCMP said on Thursday that a man has been charged in relation to a collision that occurred at a restaurant last year.

On March 16, 2024, just after 12 p.m., police responded to reports of a collision in the drive-thru of a restaurant located on Marine Drive. It’s alleged that a man driving a vehicle through the drive-thru hit the north wall of the building. The impact of the collision caused a deep fryer, which was situated on the inside of the wall that was struck, to shift and spill oil on an employee working nearby. The employee suffered serious injuries as a result.

On January 28, 2025, the BC Prosecution Service formally charged George Collins of North Vancouver with one count of driving without due care and attention.

“This incident had devastating consequences for the victim and our thoughts remain with them as they continue their recovery,” said Constable Mansoor Sahak, Media Relations Officer for North Vancouver RCMP.

Police said that as this matter is before the court, no further details will be provided.