Investigation
High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash with Serious Injuries
Date Published: 2017-03-01
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP New Minas
Summary
Late in the evening of July 24, 2016, near Weston, King’s County, a member of the RCMP – New Minas, Officer 1, was attempting to stop a motor vehicle that had been the subject of numerous complaints. The vehicle eventually left the road, crashed and severely injured one of two occupants of the car, the Affected Person (AP). As a result of those injuries the matter was referred to SiRT shortly after midnight, and SiRT began its investigation at that time. The investigation was concluded on December 5, 2016. During the investigation, SiRT received statements from 14civilian witnesses, including AP. In addition, the investigation included the following: – Receipt of an expert Collision Reconstruction Report, including detailed photographs of the scene – Review of RCMP Pursuit Policy – Review of relevant 911calls – Review of relevant police radio communications – Attendance at and observation of the scene – Analysis of police vehicle GPS – Analysis of data from the crash data module…