A driver was arrested in Burquitlam and taken to hospital Wednesday night, Jan. 24, after allegedly hitting several vehicles, including two police cars, while impaired.
Now, Coquitlam RCMP is asking for witnesses to the collisions, as well as video evidence, following the incident on Cottonwood Avenue at around 11 p.m.
In a news release issued today, Jan. 25, police say they received a report about an impaired driver near Whiting Way.
But once seeing the officers, police say the driver immediately drove into their cars, quickly backed up down an alley and struck two parked vehicles.
The driver was then apprehended by the two Mounties, who sustained minor injuries — as did the driver.
“We are extremely thankful that no one was seriously injured as a result of this erratic driving behaviour,” said the detachment’s spokesperson, Cpl. Alexa Hodgins, in a news release.
“As our investigation continues, we are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has video to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.”
Anyone who may have dash-cam, cellphone or home surveillance video in the area of Cottonwood Avenue between Whiting Way and Marshall Street in Coquitlam between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. is asked to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-1993.
