Police watchdog investigating after man who fled West Vancouver police dies
The B.C. Independent Investigations Office is looking into whether police actions are connected to the Nov. 3 death near Cypress Creek.
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A man died on Nov. 3 after West Vancouver police tried to engage him near Cypress Creek on Highway 99, about halfway between Horseshoe Bay and Lions Bay. Police were called to 911 calls around 5:30 a.m., and officers attempted to engage with the man, who ran into the bush.
A search involved a police service dog and the Canadian Coast Guard. The man was recovered from the waters of Howe Sound, north of 1 Strachan Point Road, a short time after the search began. BC Emergency Health Services provided life-saving efforts, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The B.C. Independent Investigations Office was notified shortly after the incident and has launched an investigation to determine whether there is a connection between the death and the actions of police officers. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dash-cam footage or video recordings, can contact the IIO at 1-855-446-8477 or through iiobc.ca.
The facts
When did the man die after fleeing West Vancouver police?
The man died on November 3, 2026, after West Vancouver police tried to engage him near Cypress Creek on Highway 99. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Who is investigating the death of the man who fled West Vancouver police?
The B.C. Independent Investigations Office is investigating whether there is a connection between the death of the man and the actions of police officers. The investigation was launched after the office was notified shortly after the incident.
Where was the body of the man who fled West Vancouver police found?
The man was recovered from the waters of Howe Sound, north of 1 Strachan Point Road, a short time after a search began. The search involved a police service d
