Major crime investigators sent to Haida Gwaii, B.C., for ‘targeted’ fatal collision

The village of Skidegate, B.C., in Haida Gwaii on July 7, 2023. (Shutterstock) (Shutterstock)

Major crime investigators are travelling to Haida Gwaii, B.C., where a pedestrian was killed in what police believe was a targeted collision with a vehicle.

The man was struck at around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of Front Street in the village of Skidegate, according to a statement from the B.C. RCMP.

The victim was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries, police said.

Detectives with the North District RCMP’s major crime unit have taken conduct of the suspicious death investigation and have been dispatched to the archipelago, the statement said.

Officers with the local Daajing Giids RCMP remained at the scene Tuesday to assist investigators.

“The investigation is in its infancy but police believe this was a targeted incident,” said Staff Sgt. Kris Clark.

“We are asking anyone with any information to speak with police rather than post to social media.”

Those with information or video related to the investigation are asked to contact the Daajing Giids RCMP at 250-559-4421.