Langley family wants answers from police and prosecutors, two years after pedestrian struck and killed

Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of a tragedy in Langley — a young woman hit and killed by a driver — and her family say they are still waiting for answers from police and prosecutors.

“I’m angry and frustrated. It’s so unfair to our family,” said Cheryl Laughlin, whose daughter Adelai (Laughlin) Dyck was struck as she was walking along the shoulder of 64 Avenue near 258 Street on the evening of Sept. 14, 2023. The 24 year old died from her injuries.

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At the time, the Langley RCMP said the driver stayed on the scene and was cooperating with investigation.

“Although the cause of the collision is still being determined, alcohol is believed to have been a contributing factor,” said Cpl. Craig van Herk in a release the following day.

Adelai’s brother Samuel Laughlin says investigators also told the family speed was a factor.

But two years later, the Laughlins are still awaiting the results of the investigation and to hear whether charges will be laid.

“We’ve had to reach out multiple times to both the RCMP and Crown and it seems like it should kind of be the other way around” Samuel told 1130 NewsRadio.

“We’d like to see some tough consequences for the individual that will have an impact.”

Cheryl says after two years, it is time to speak out and demand answers.

“We are definitely going to push back and advocate for my daughter and other people who will follow her,” she said.

A statement from the Langley RCMP to 1130 NewsRadio indicates the case is ongoing.

“Investigations that involve a fatality often require quite a bit of technical analysis and at this time our investigation remains open,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom.

But a spokesperson for the BC Prosecution Service suggests the case is moving forward.

“I can confirm the BC Prosecution Service received a report to Crown Counsel in relation to this investigation and the file remains in charge assessment,” said Damienne Darby with the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Cheryl and Samuel hope their story will help other families avoid similar situations.

“Things change because of a tragedy. I don’t want other families to go through this and that is why we are reaching out and doing this,” explained Cheryl.

“We believe in forgiveness, but we also believe that there are consequences for actions,” added Samuel.

“People need to know and maybe their responses are going to be ones of anger or confusion and they can reach out to their politicians and have things change.”

“We have to try, we have to advocate for people” said Cheryl.

“That’s what we are supposed to do — care for each other and advocate for people.”