Richmond RCMP are searching for a driver who allegedly struck one of its officers while fleeing a traffic stop Monday.
The incident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. on No. 3 Road near Alderbridge Way.
In a statement issued Tuesday, police said an officer stopped the driver of a brown 2005 Audi four-door who was allegedly using a mobile device at the wheel. The vehicle, however, turned abruptly, striking an officer before fleeing eastbound on Alderbridge Way.
The officer was taken to hospital, but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The Audi collided with a police cruiser near Alderbridge Way and Shell Road after attempts were made to stop it. It then hit a civilian’s vehicle. The police car was badly damaged during the incident.
Police say suspect vehicle was then seen speeding north on Garden City Road toward Sea Island Way.
Officers located the badly-damaged Audi in the 7000 block of Heather Street in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood at around 10:30 p.m. The car is currently being examined by the Lower Mainland District Forensic Identification Service.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.
