By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Nanaimo Mountie faces dangerous driving charge after police chase

Jul 7, 2017 | 12:36 PM

NANAIMO — A Nanaimo RCMP officer has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

The charge against Cst. David Buchanan relates to an on-duty incident in February of last year in Duncan where a motorized scooter rider was chased by police.

The rider was allegedly injured when the chase was stopped, the BC Prosecution Service said in a release.

The case was investigated by the Independent Investigation Office, who submitted a report to Crown Counsel.

Buchanan’s first court appearance is slated for Aug. 1 in Duncan. It’s unclear if he is still on-duty at this time.

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In 2016, Buchanan was given an award of valour for his part in the arrest of Nanaimo mill shooter Kevin Addison at the Western Forest Products mill in 2014.

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Note to readers: Nanaimo RCMP and the Prosecution Service have been contacted for more information. This story will be updated.