Overview
- Cellphone footage, voluntarily provided to police, shows a July 21, 2025 ride on Highway 1 near Popkum with the BMW reaching about 180 km/h.
- The 16-year-old Abbotsford learner driver failed to stop for police and crashed into a parked dump truck after attempting to evade a stop.
- He was found guilty of excessive speed, driving without due care, breaching learner restrictions, failing to obey a stop sign, passing on the right, and operating an improperly equipped vehicle.
- Penalties include a 12-month licence suspension, approximately $1,560 in fines, and a seven-day vehicle impound, with ticket amounts subject to the presiding justice.
- The BMW belonged to the teen’s stepmother, who must cover towing, impound and repair costs, as police cite passenger pleas like “Don’t kill us” to underscore the risks.