(UPDATE: May 27 @ 10:20 am) - The senior citizen who was struck by a vehicle during a dynamic vehicle-ramming incident in Vancouver earlier this month has died.
A news release from Vancouver Police (VPD) says the victim passed away on May 24.
The VPD has notified Crown counsel and is in the process of submitting evidence for consideration of addition charges against 34-year-old Tadd Bali.
Bali has already been charged with four counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and is being held in custody.
(UPDATE: May 19 @ 1:20 pm) - Charges have been laid in connection to Friday's dynamic ramming incident that sent three people to hospital and left a wake of destruction in its path.
According to Vancouver Police (VPD), 34-year-old Tadd Bali has been charged with four counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm and is currently being held in custody.
"Bali has had extensive interactions with police in British Columbia and in Saskatchewan," a VPD release noted.
Police also provided an update on the people who were injured on Friday.
The senior citizen who was injured when he was struck by the vehicle allegedly driven by Bali remains in hospital in serious condition.
Both VPD officers, which includes one recruit constable who was on his second day on the job at the time of the incident, were released from hospital later that same day.
The investigation is ongoing and the VPD is asking anyone with relevant video footage to contact VPD Major Crimes at 604-717-2500.
(Original story: May 15 @ 10:40 am) - Vancouver Police (VPD) say mental health and drug use issues are possible factors in a dynamic early-morning vehicle incident that sent multiple people to hospital.
Victims include a senior citizen who is reportedly in critical condition, as well as two VPD officers who are being treated for undisclosed injuries.
According to police, the incident began around 5:30 am when a vehicle was spotted driving erratically near Comox and Broughton streets.
A VPD release said the vehicle struck numerous objects and entered the Nelson Park dog area, where several witnesses reported having to scramble out of the way to avoid being hit.
Unfortunately, the senior, who was riding a motorized scooter, was unable to evade the erratic driver.
The suspect was eventually stopped after allegedly ramming a police cruiser that was responding to the scene, an act that caused significant damage to both vehicles.
“The suspect was trapped inside the vehicle and arrested near Comox and Bute streets,” the VPD release explained. “Multiple ambulances responded along with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services who were able to free the man from the wreckage.”
A motive remains unclear at this time, but the Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident and the VPD promised additional updates as information becomes available.
