Man charged in fatal collision

Burnaby

2021-01-14 12:03 PST

File # 2019-27378

24-year-old Surrey man, Sumeet Mangat is facing charges in relation to a collision which claimed the life of a 53-year-old man.

On June 29, 2019, the Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist in the 1500-block of Gaglardi Way. The alleged vehicle that struck the cyclist did not remain on scene, however, it was located a short time later and the driver was arrested.

The BC Prosecution Service has approved the following charges against Sumeet Mangat:

• Dangerous Operation of Conveyance Causing Death
• Impaired Operation of Conveyance Causing Death
• Impaired Operation of Conveyance exceeding 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood
• Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death

Our Criminal Collision Investigation Team spent countless hours investigating this tragic collision, says Corporal Mike Kalanj of the Burnaby RCMP. These investigations are not easy on anyone and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim.

Released by

Cpl. Michael Kalanj

Email: burnaby_rcmp_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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