An Indo-Canadian and Chinese Canadian driver have been charged in a serious hit and run accident earlier last year that caused major injuries to one pedestrian. After an in-depth investigation, the Coquitlam RCMP announced Friday that charges have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service against Gurdeep Singh Dhanoaa And Chin Tung Cheung in the January 2024 multiple hit and run collision that sent one pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries. Cheung of Coquitlam and Dhanoaa of Abbotsford, each are charged with one count of Fail to Stop After Accident Causing Bodily Harm, under Section 320.16(2) of the Criminal Code.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

COQUITLAM – An Indo-Canadian and Chinese Canadian driver have been charged in a serious hit and run accident earlier last year that caused major injuries to one pedestrian.

After an in-depth investigation, the Coquitlam RCMP announced Friday that charges have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service against Gurdeep Singh Dhanoaa And Chin Tung Cheung 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.

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.

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