Stolen semi-truck crashes into Fraser River after high-speed chase
- Following a police chase through Langley and Surrey, a semi-truck believed to be stolen ended up submerged in the Fraser River near Surrey shortly after 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, May 14.
- The pursuit began after Langley Special Response Team officers observed the semi-truck near 24 Avenue and 206 Street with mismatched license plates and attempted to stop it shortly after midnight Thursday, May 15.
- During the chase, the 40-year-old male driver drove dangerously at high speed, ramming police vehicles, disregarding red lights, overtaking multiple cars, and leading police through multiple residential neighborhoods before crashing.
- Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said the suspect's actions created an “incredibly dangerous situation” with zero regard for public or officer safety, prompting a coordinated response involving multiple police units and deployment of spike belts.
- The suspect exited the truck after it plunged into the river and was apprehended nearby with the help of LMD-IERT, remaining in police custody without any injuries to officers or the public as the investigation continues under file number 2025-14838.
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Allegedly Stolen Semi-Truck Rams Police Cars, Ends Up in River: RCMP
A 40-year-old man has been arrested by B.C. RCMP after a high-speed chase that saw an allegedly stolen semi-truck end up in the Fraser River. The incident started after Langley RCMP spotted a semi-truck around 24 Avenue and 206 Street that had mismatched license plates around 7:35 p.m. on May 14, according to RCMP. Shortly after midnight on May 15, police said they attempted to stop the vehicle with the help of integrated police dog services. Ho…
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