Investigation
CBRPS Motorcycle Traffic Stop Investigation
Date Published: 2013-12-18
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Cape Breton Regional Police
Summary
Just prior to 4p.m., on October 13, 2013, Officer 1, a member of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service (CBRPS), attempted to conduct the traffic stop of a motorcycle on Reserve St., Glace Bay. The motorcycle sped off and collided with a motor vehicle. The 23year old driver of the motorcycle, the Affected Person (AP), was very seriously injured. He was eventually flown to Halifax for treatment. He has returned to Cape Breton, and remains in hospital as of the date of this report. As a result of AP’s condition, in accordance with the requirements of the Police Act, CBRPS contacted SiRT later that afternoon. SiRT commenced an investigation on October 14, which concluded on December 6, 2013. The SiRT primary investigator and the Director attended the scene as part of the investigation. Sixteen civilian witnesses were interviewed, and reports were received from five police officers who attended the scene after the accident occurred. AP’ s father was spoken to by phone. AP indicate…