Mountie hit by car during attempted traffic stop in Delta; driver flees the scene

The RCMP logo on the side of a police cruiser.
The RCMP logo on the side of a police cruiser. (CityNews Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted February 17, 2024 3:02 pm.

Last Updated February 17, 2024 5:14 pm.

The BC RCMP says one of its highway patrol officers was hit during an attempted traffic stop in Delta Saturday morning.

Mounties say the officer was trying to pull somone over near Highway 91 and 72nd Ave just after 10:30 a.m.

The RCMP confirms a member of the B.C Highway Patrol was rushed to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers say they are on the hunt for the driver involved, as the suspect drove away from the scene after hitting the officer.

This is a developing story.

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