Impaired driver crashes into “multiple police cars” in Coquitlam

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Coquitlam RCMP say one person was arrested Wednesday night after “multiple police cars” were hit.

Police received reports of an impaired driver just after 10:30pm last night.

“Police located the vehicle at 11:00 p.m., in a parking lot on Cottonwood Avenue near Whiting Way in Coquitlam, where it immediately drove into two responding police cars,” said Cpl. Corporal Alexa Hodgins, Media Relations Officer for Coquitlam RCMP.

“The vehicle then reversed down an alleyway at a high rate of speed, striking two parked vehicles in the process. Once the vehicle stopped, the driver was arrested by responding officers.”





Two officers suffered minor injuries and the driver was sent to hospital with minor injuries as well.

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“We are extremely thankful that no one was seriously injured as a result of this erratic driving behaviour,” said Hodgins “As our investigation continues, we are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has video to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.”





Police are asking 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 10:30pm and 11:30 pm to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-1993.

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