Forensic Collision Reconstructionist with the Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (LMD-ICARS). Account not monitored 24/7
The Lower Mainland ICARS unit (
#LMDICARS
) is located at the BC RCMP Headquarters in Surrey, BC. The unit is responsible for the forensic reconstruction of collisions that result in serious injury or death from Pemberton to Boston Bar.
Today we witnessed true courage under fire. Police Officers from
@SaanichPolice
and
@vicpdcanada
ran towards an active, violent threat, addressed it immediately, while putting themselves at great risk. This defines valour. May you all heal fully.
#Saanich
Cst. Rick O'Brien made the ultimate sacrifice for his country today while serving the communities of
#Coquitlam
and
#MapleRidge
.
In the difficult days ahead, may his family, both personal and professional, know we are here, right beside you. 💙
#HerosInLife
#EOW
#LODD
#RCMP
The words below are heartfelt and raw. They leave a feeling of pain and helplessness. They also show the sense of love, respect and care that exists within our policing family. To those who tried to help Cst. YANG in those terrible moments, thank you. 💙
@VancouverPD
@BurnabyRCMP
Cst. Shaelyn YANG made the ultimate sacrifice today while serving with
@BurnabyRCMP
. My heart has been filled with sorrow in learning of her on duty death. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends and colleagues with the
@BCRCMP
. 💙
#LODD
#HeroesInLife
#RCMP
#Burnaby
222 impaired drivers in one night. What a disgrace. All of these drivers had the potential to seriously injure or kill a family, an individual or themselves. Thank you to all the
#Police
who were out identifying these irresponsible and selfish drivers - you made a difference.
The tragic and pointless deaths of
#JohnnyGaudreau
and his brother Matthew, due to an alleged
#drunkdriver
, is yet another stark reminder of the impacts of
#impaired
driving. There's no secret on how to avoid these
#fatal
crashes - Don't Drink and Drive.
We appreciate the patience of drivers dealing with the ongoing closure of 152nd St and Guildford Dr,
#SurreyBC
. This is a complex human death investigation, where we have one opportunity to collect all associated evidence.
@SurreyRCMP
@surreyps
@AM730Traffic
#LMDICARS
Tonight one of our deployed SPS officers is recovering after being stabbed while responding to a call for service. Thankfully the injuries are non-life threatening and the officer is expected to be released from hospital shortly. Further details will be released by
@SurreyRCMP
May is
#Motorcycle
Awareness Month. As the weather improves, we will see more motorcycles on our roads. Drivers, please be alert. Riders, your skills may be out of practice, having not ridden in months - please ride with care.
@LMDRCMP
#LMDICARS
#CrashNotAccident
#RoadSafety
Cst. Harvinder "Harv" Singh DHAMI was killed in a collision today in
#StrathconaCounty
Alberta, while responding to a call.
"He was a husband. He was a son. He was a brother. He was a friend. He was a colleague. And he was so much more"
#LODD
#EOW
#RCMP
@rcmpgrcpolice
@npffpn
Yesterday, while
#LMDICARS
was on scene at a fatal crash in
#SurreyBC
, a vehicle drove around large traffic cones, then the wrong way down the road, before entering into the secured area. Thank you to the
@SurreyRCMP
for stopping the vehicle so quickly. The driver was impaired.
In Feb. 2023,
#LMDICARS
responded to 8 fatal collisions throughout the
#LMD
and
#FraserValley
region. This is over double the number of fatal crashes attended in Feb. 2022.
We know these incidents are largely preventable. Please drive with care and consideration.
#RoadSafety
I have worked closely with Cst. Warren MAARHUIS, both with
@AbbyPoliceDept
and
@SurreyRCMP
. He is one of the most patient, caring and thoughtful
#Police
Officers I have met. Today he and his wife face the biggest challenge of their lives, both having being diagnosed with cancer.
Tonight my thoughts are with the family, friends and policing colleagues of 28 year old, Cst. Grzegorz Pierzchala who was killed today while serving the people of Ontario. From coast to coast to coast, our policing family stands with you all. 💙
@OPP
#LODD
#HeroesInLife
#OPP
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I regretfully advise that
#OPP
Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was killed today while courageously serving in the line of duty. Our hearts are with his loved ones and all OPP members at this tragic time.
#HeroesInLife
Historically, the
#BCDAY
long weekend is one of the deadliest on our highways. If driving this weekend, be patient, put the phone away, slow down and don't drink and drive. There are no secrets on how to get where you are going safely.
#CrashNotAccident
@icbc
@LMDRCMP
@DriveBC
On the last Sunday of September, Police Officers from around Canada come to
#Ottawa
to march at the Canadian Police and Peace Officer Memorial. This year myself and three officers from
@WestVanPolice
attended to remember our fallen brothers and sisters.
@CPPOM
#HeroesInLife
Beyond the morality of stopping at a crash where someone is injured, there is also a legal obligation.
#LMDICARS
has attended multiple
#HitAndRun
collisions in the past week which have left two people dead and several others critically injured. If you hit someone, you know. Stop
The most common reason cited for not wearing a seatbelt is "they are uncomfortable."
There is a 1% chance of being ejected from a vehicle if you are wearing your seatbelt.
It is estimated 75% of people who are ejected from a vehicle die.
Wear your
#seatbelt
.
#DriveSafe
It's difficult to believe 11 years have passed since that day. Time may move on, but your laughter, kindness, and friendship remain in my thoughts. You were a remarkably good man, Louis. You are missed. 💙
@WestVanPolice
#NeverForget
Today marks the somber five year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash which left 16 dead and 13 seriously injured.
Five years later the grief, pain and loss relentlessly continues.
Please drive with care.
@HumboldtBroncos
#HumboldtStrong
#CrashNotAccident
#RoadSafety
It's been ten years since the passing of my friend Cst. Louis BEGLAW. He was a good man, with a kind heart and a laugh you would never forget. I miss him dearly.
Thank you to
@PeterLepine
, retired chief of
@WestVanPolice
, for sharing this photo. 💙
Today is National Police and Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is a day where Police Officers from around country who have given the ultimate sacrifice to their communities are acknowledged, saluted and remembered. 💙🇨🇦
@BCLEMemorial
@CPPOM
#EOW
#LODD
The New Westminster Police Department joins the Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS)
#iteams
#NewWest
@NWPDtraffic
This week will mark the somber milestone of one million people being killed as a result of vehicle collisions worldwide in 2022. These largely unintentional and preventable
#crashes
still produce the same pain and sense of loss.
#Drive
with care.
#RoadSafety
#CrashesNotAccidents
#LMDICARS
has deployed to the area of 200th St and 16th Ave,
#LangleyBC
for a serious vehicle incident. Expect significant delays in the surrounding area while we conduct our investigation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
@LMDRCMP
@AM730Traffic
@CityNewsTraffic
As we observe
#WDoR2023
, we remember that the 1.3 million people killed in collisions worldwide every year are not just numbers; they represent families shattered. In large part these tragedies are preventable by acting with care and attention.
#CrashNotAccident
#RoadSafety
Our thoughts are with the families of the injured and deceased involved in the tragic crash in
#Carberry
,
#Manitoba
. To the first responders who attended to this challenging scene, thank you for all you did. Please look after yourselves and each other.
I've lost count of how many fatal collisions I have attended due to impaired driving. Yet here we are again. Another life lost, another family destroyed. Haoju Zhou has been charged with impaired driving causing death in the crash that killed Cst. Travis Gillespie. So sorry
@YRP
#LMDICARS
has deployed to 128th St and 103rd Ave,
#SurreyBC
for a serious multi vehicle collision. 128th St is closed between 102 and 104th Ave and will remain so for several hours. Detours are in place. Plan accordingly. Drive with care.
@LMDRCMP
@AM730Traffic
@CityNewsTraffic
#LMDICARS
has deployed to
#BCHwy1
near Yale Rd,
#Chilliwack
for a serious multi vehicle collision. Eastbound lanes are closed at No. 3 Rd. There is no anticipated time for reopening the highway. Expect significant delays in both directions.
@LMDRCMP
@NewsRadioVAN
@DriveBC
UPDATE: Currently southbound travel remains closed, while northbound is now open. Please continue to avoid the area. Consider planning an alternate route.
Please drive with care.
#MerrittBC
#HopeBC
In July, 2024
#LMDICARS
responded to 13
#fatal
collisions throughout the
#LowerMainland
,
#FraserValley
and
#SeaToSky
region. These crashes resulted in the unexpected deaths of 16 people. Additionally we attended to multiple crashes where life altering injuries were sustained. 1/3
#LMDICARS
has deployed to
#BCHwy99
, near the Cheekye FSR,
#Squamish
for a serious vehicle incident involving a
#motorcycle
. The highway is closed in both directions. Expect significant delays. Adjust travel plans if possible. There is no estimated time for reopening.
If you were in the area, if you have dashcam footage, or if you know the identity or whereabouts of the driver of the suspect vehicle, please contact
@AbbyPoliceDept
#Abbotsford
If you are the involved driver, it's time to turn yourself in.
#LMDICARS
has deployed to 264th St and 48th Ave,
#LangleyBC
for a serious vehicle incident. The intersection, as well as all lanes of travel are completely closed and will remain so for several hours while we investigate. Plan accordingly.
@DriveBC
@AM730Traffic
@CityNewsTraffic
#LMDICARS
has deployed to Keith Wilson Rd and Lindys Dr,
#Chilliwack
for a serious vehicle incident involving multiple pedestrians. The intersection is closed to all traffic. Expect the closure to last several hours while we investigate.
@AM730Traffic
@CityNewsTraffic
@LMDRCMP
To my colleagues with
@VancouverPD
who successfully investigated this challenging
#fatal
hit and run collision, job well done team!
#VPD
#Vancouver
Man behind the wheel in deadly Vancouver hit and run also convicted of sex assault
#VPDNews
: A 14-month
#VPD
investigation has resulted in criminal charges against the alleged driver in a fatal collision last year at W. Georgia and Burrard. Steven Austin Trakalo, 35, was arrested in Chilliwack on September 5.
Our hearts are heavy in learning of the deaths of two
@SouthSimcoePS
police officers who have been killed in the line of duty in Innisfil. Deepest condolences to the fallen officer's families, friends and fellow policing colleagues. We stand united with you.
#LODD
#HeroesInLife
UPDATE: Second Officer Succumbs to Injuries
(Innisfil, ON) It is with profound sadness that the South Simcoe Police Service advises the public that the second officer shot in the line of duty has died of his injuries.
Yet again, our policing family is mourning the loss of a fallen
#officer
. Sgt. Eric Mueller, of the
#OPP
was killed this morning while protecting his community. Thoughts remain with all those affected including his family and the two other injured officers.
#EOW
#HeroesInLife
Police Dogs are so much more than just working dogs. They are trusted family members, partners and confidants.
Our thoughts are with Bingo's handler and team with
@TPSK9
, as well as the entire
@TorontoPolice
service.
#K9
#PDS
#PoliceDog
#EOW
#Police
Bingo, one of our K9s, was killed in the line of duty by gunfire tonight. Thank you for keeping our members safe and thank you for your service. My deepest condolences to his partner and to all of our
@TPSK9
unit.
Still convinced you don't always need to wear your
#seatbelt
? Please note the differences between occupants on the driver side (unbelted) and occupants on the passenger side (belted).
#BuckleUp
, it will save your life.
#RoadSafety
I know many people are suffering, and many need help, but I ask you to consider assisting Warren and his family out during this difficult time in their family.
Please read their story here:
#Abbotsford
#APD
#RCMP
#SurreyBC
#Cancer
#LMDICARS
has deployed to the 20400 block of Dewdney Truck Road,
#MapleRidge
for serious motor vehicle incident. Eastbound lanes are fully closed at this time while westbound remains partially open. Expect significant delays while we investigate.
@AM730Traffic
@CityNewsTraffic
⚠️ROAD CLOSURE⚠️
Police are on scene at a motor vehicle incident at Dewdney Trunk Road between 203 Street and 206 Street in Maple Ridge. Expect delays and please plan an alternate route accordingly.