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Global News
a day ago
- Global News
Surrey man facing 15 charges in collision with Uber that killed 2 women
A Surrey man is facing 15 criminal charges related to a collision with an Uber on Highway 1 in Burnaby last year that killed two women. The collision happened on Feb. 18, 2024, after the Uber driver pulled over and stopped on the side of the freeway near the Sprott Street exit to attend to one of the passengers. The vehicle was then struck at high speed by a minivan, killing the women, a 20-year-old and a 23-year-old, both from Maple Ridge. One victim was killed at the scene while the other died later in hospital. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Two other passengers, both Maple Ridge women in their 20s, were seriously hurt. According to a GoFundMe for one of the victim's families, the women had been returning home from a night of celebration when the tragedy struck. Story continues below advertisement On Friday, the BC Highway Patrol said Chi Sun Park, 35, had been charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. At the time of the crash, police had said they did not believe impairment was a factor, however, on Friday, police announced a variety of drug-impaired driving charges. According to the charges, Park allegedly had methamphetamine in his system at the time of the collision. Park is due in Vancouver Provincial Court on July 24.
CBC
a day ago
- CBC
Surrey, B.C., man charged with impaired and dangerous driving after deadly crash in Burnaby, B.C.
A Surrey, B.C., man has been charged with impaired and dangerous driving in connection with a Burnaby, B.C., crash that left two people dead and injured three others last year. Two women from Maple Ridge were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, when a minivan and a Tesla collided on Highway 1 eastbound near the Sprott Street exit, according to an RCMP press release. Police say two other Maple Ridge women in their 20s and a Surrey man in his 30s were seriously hurt. Chi Sun Park, 35, is facing 15 criminal charges, including dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm, as well as charges related to driving while impaired by drugs. The charges come after an investigation by B.C. Highway Patrol. "This matter is now before the courts and no further information will be released at this time in order to respect the court process," said the release. Park was released on bail with no cash deposit required. His next court date is scheduled for July 24.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
B.C. man charged in highway crash that killed 2, injured 3 others
Police were called to the crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C., on Feb. 18, 2024. A Surrey, B.C., man has been charged with multiple counts of driving while impaired by drugs after a highway crash that killed two young people and seriously injured three others. A statement Friday from the Burnaby RCMP says 35-year-old Chi Sun Park is facing 15 charges in relation to the collision between a Tesla and a minivan last year. Two women from Maple Ridge, ages 20 and 23, were killed in the 3 a.m. crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Sprott Street exit on Feb. 18, 2024. Two other Maple Ridge women, also in their 20s, were seriously hurt, as was a Surrey man in his 30s. Police initially said impairment was not suspected as a contributor to the crash, however further investigation has led them to believe otherwise. 'This matter is now before the courts and no further information will be released at this time in order to respect the court process,' the RCMP statement said. The B.C. Prosecution Service approved the following charges against Park on June 9, according to police: Two counts of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death; Three counts of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm; Two counts of operation of a conveyance while impaired by drugs causing death; Three counts of operation of a conveyance while impaired by drugs causing bodily harm; Two counts of operation of a conveyance with a blood drug concentration that exceeded the concentration for methamphetamine prescribed by regulation causing death; Three counts of operation of a conveyance with a blood drug concentration that exceeded the concentration for methamphetamine prescribed by regulation causing bodily harm. Park is scheduled to appear in Vancouver provincial court on July 24.
Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Vancouver Sun
Surrey man charged in Burnaby collision that killed two people and injured three
A Surrey man has been charged with 15 criminal offences after a crash in Burnaby last year killed two women and injured three other people. On Feb.18, 2024, at 3 a.m., a minivan and a Tesla collided at the side of Highway 1 eastbound, near the Sprott Street exit. RCMP say two women from Maple Ridge, one 20 years old and the other 23 years old, were killed in the collision. Two other Maple Ridge women in their 20s were seriously hurt, along with a Surrey man in his 30s, according to RCMP. On Monday, 35-year-old Chi Sun Park was charged with 15 counts, including dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, driving while impaired by drugs causing death, and driving while impaired by drugs causing bodily harm. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. RCMP said he was also charged with offences related to having high concentrations of methamphetamine in his blood. Park's next court date is on July 24. ticrawford@
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Driver charged with drug impairment in crash that killed 2 in Burnaby, B.C.
Police were called to the crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C., on Feb. 18, 2024. A Surrey, B.C., man has been charged with multiple counts of driving while impaired by drugs after a highway crash that killed two young women and seriously injured three others. A statement Friday from the Burnaby RCMP says 35-year-old Chi Sun Park is facing 15 charges in relation to the collision between a Tesla and a minivan last year. Two women from Maple Ridge, ages 20 and 23, were killed in the 3 a.m. crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Sprott Street exit on Feb. 18, 2024. Two other Maple Ridge women, also in their 20s, were seriously hurt, as was a Surrey man in his 30s. Police initially said impairment was not suspected as a contributor to the crash, however further investigation has led them to believe otherwise. 'This matter is now before the courts and no further information will be released at this time in order to respect the court process,' the RCMP statement said. The B.C. Prosecution Service approved the following charges against Park on June 9, according to police: Two counts of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death; Three counts of dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm; Two counts of operation of a conveyance while impaired by drugs causing death; Three counts of operation of a conveyance while impaired by drugs causing bodily harm; Two counts of operation of a conveyance with a blood drug concentration that exceeded the concentration for methamphetamine prescribed by regulation causing death; Three counts of operation of a conveyance with a blood drug concentration that exceeded the concentration for methamphetamine prescribed by regulation causing bodily harm. Park is scheduled to appear in Vancouver provincial court on July 24.
