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Driving charge against Coquitlam Mountie after inquiry

Coquitlam RCMP officer off-duty at time of 2016 MVA

A driving charge has been approved against a Coquitlam RCMP officer following a 2016 motor vehicle accident.

According to a press release from the Independent Investigations Office (IIO), Sgt. Christopher Lee was not on duty when the vehicle he was driving struck a pedestrian, an incident that led to one count of driving without due care and attention. The charge was approved on Monday and a court appearance has been scheduled for April 27.

In a press release, the IIO said it was notified of the incident and launched an immediate investigation. In instances where the IIO determines that a police officer has committed an offence, the organization submits a report to the Criminal Justice Branch (CJB), which determines whether charges should be laid.

“As this matter is now before the court, CJB is unable to release additional information or comment further at this time,” CJB said in a press release.

Lee is a member of the Coquitlam RCMP’s professional standards unit.

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