Date Published: 2016-11-22

Province: Nova Scotia

Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police

SiRT was contacted by Halifax Regional Police (HRP) at 11p.m. on July 16, 2016to report a motorcycle crash that occurred shortly prior to 9p.m. near the Waverly Road in Dartmouth. That crash followed an attempt by an HRP Officer, Officer 1, to conduct a traffic stop of the motorcycle. The Affected Person (AP), the 20-year-old male driver of the motorcycle, suffered two fractured ribs and other injuries, in the crash. SiRT commenced its investigation of the incident on that date, which was completed on October 18, 2016. The conclusion of the matter was delayed due to illness of the investigator. During the investigation, SiRT obtained statements from AP, on the night of the crash, and from the doctor that treated him at the hospital. Statements were also obtained from three civilian witnesses who saw the crash. In addition, the relevant police files were read, the scene was examined and photographed, and copies of relevant police radio communications were obtained and reviewed. T…

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