Police oversight investigation underway in West Kelowna

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an arrest of a man in West Kelowna that resulted in injuries.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. said the West Kelowna RCMP responded to an alleged hit-and-run involving a black pickup truck near the intersection of Elliot and Gossett roads at 8:15 p.m. on February 28, 2023.

Police located the male driver of the pickup and placed him under arrest, at which time he allegedly sustained the injuries.

The IIO is now investigating the case to determine if the man’s injuries do meet the definition of serious harm and if the arresting officers committed an offence while taking him into custody.

The IIO asks anyone with information relevant to their investigation, including video footage of the incident, to contact the Witness Line at 1-855-446-8477 or to fill out an online contact form.