Charges approved against two drivers in serious pedestrian hit and run

Coquitlam

2025-02-20 09:45 PST

File # 2024-2286

After an in-depth investigation, the Coquitlam RCMP announce that charges have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service against two drivers in the January 2024 multiple hit and run collision that sent one pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries.

While on patrol on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:45 p.m., in the intersection of Pinetree Way and Guildford Way, Coquitlam RCMP officers located a lone female pedestrian suffering from serious injuries who was being tended to by a Good Samaritan. It appeared that the pedestrian had the right of way and was legally crossing the street, when they were struck by a vehicle. Within a short time, a second vehicle struck the victim who was by then unconscious on the ground. Neither vehicle remained at the scene.

See previous news release from January 28, 2024 and previous news release from February 1, 2024 for more information.

Charges against two separate drivers have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service, after a lengthy, detailed investigation by the Coquitlam RCMP, said Media Relations Officer, Constable John Graham. The pedestrian victim continues to recover from this serious and senseless incident. The Coquitlam RCMP implore drivers to actively watch for pedestrians and take the time and care required to safely navigate roadways. We also thank the Good Samaritan for tending to the victim and other witnesses who assisted with this complex investigation.

Charged are Chin Tung Cheung of Coquitlam and Gurdeep Singh Dhanoaa of Abbotsford, each with one count of Fail to Stop After Accident Causing Bodily Harm, under Section 320.16(2) of the Criminal Code.

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Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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