Investigation
HRP High-Speed Pursuit Collision
Date Published: 2013-12-11
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
At 3:02a.m. on September 9, 2013, a Halifax Regional Police (HRP) officer, Officer 1, was parked at the corner of Bayers Road and Connaught Avenue in Halifax, monitoring traffic. He saw a vehicle travelling east along Bayers Road fail to stop at two flashing red lights. He pursued the vehicle to Almon Street. Speeds were high, and the pursuit was ended. The pursued vehicle was driven the by affected person (AP). It drove along Almon Street, crossed Connaught, and left the road were Almon intersects George Dauphinee Avenue at a “T” intersection. The car hit a house. AP suffered very serious injuries, and a passerby called police. AP was taken to hospital where he was admitted for surgery. As a result of AP’s condition, in accordance with the requirements of the Police Act, HRP referred the matter to SiRT later that morning. SiRT commenced an investigation that day, which concluded on November 20, 2013. The conclusion was delayed due to unsuccessful efforts to meet in person with …