Man arrested after North Vancouver New Year’s Eve dangerous driving: RCMP
Posted January 5, 2023 3:13 pm.
Last Updated January 5, 2023 3:14 pm.
North Vancouver RCMP says a 61-year-old man has been arrested after a dangerous driver was spotted on New Year’s Eve.
Mounties say officers saw a black Land Rover swerving near E 19th Street and Grand Blvd. E, and tried to stop the car.
But police say the driver didn’t stop and drove away quickly “weaving dangerously in and out of traffic.” At the time, officers didn’t go after the car “due to the risk of public safety.”
Police are appealing to the public after a New Year’s Eve fail to stop for Police incident and a crash. If you were in the area of Westview Dr on-ramp to Hwy 1 Westbound at 7:30 pm, and witnessed the incident, call us at 604 985 1311.
Link to release: https://t.co/tguAGnx4uI pic.twitter.com/1gOp4WxDZx— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 5, 2023
A short time later, witnesses reported a car with the same description crashed into a tree on the Westview Drive on-ramp to Highway 1.
Mounties, Police Dog Services, and a helicopter were sent to find the driver who ran away after the crash.
Police say the driver was found a short distance away and arrested.
He is facing charges including refusing to provide a breath sample, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and flight from police.
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Cst. Mansoor Sahak says police are still looking for witnesses and dash cam footage.
“Although we have made an arrest, it’s very important that we continue our efforts to gather all available evidence,” Sahak said.
“We are looking for witnesses from two separate areas who may have seen the black Rand Rover flee and then crash,” he added.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage in the area(s) of E 19th Street and Grand Blvd. E, and the Westview Drive on-ramp to Highway 1, or who saw the incident is asked to call the North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file 22-31739.
