Burnaby RCMP Seeking Witnesses to Collision - Updated

Burnaby, Police Dog Services

2019-03-04 14:58 PST

Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services is investigating a collision involving a suspect vehicle and a police vehicle, which occurred just before noon today in the 5000-block of North Fraser Way and North Fraser Crescent.  

Based on current information, we believe the police vehicle was stationary and pulled over at the side of the road, when it was struck. Two police officers from the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, standing outside the police vehicle, were injured as a result. The two male officers, one an RCMP member and one from the Abbotsford Police Department, are currently being treated at hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening. 

Police are hoping to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision. Please call the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9511 with any information.

Please stay away from the area of North Fraser Way and North Fraser Crescent (westbound) to allow police to continue their investigation.

No further details will be released at this time.

Please note this news release was updated at 4:15 p.m on March 4, 2019.

 

Released by:
Corporal Michael Kalanj
Burnaby RCMP

Released by

Cpl. Michael Kalanj

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