The RCMP announced on Monday that they arrested two people in relation to a 2019 hit and run incident that killed a Parksville man.
Police say that the 32-year-old victim died after being struck by a vehicle in the early morning hours of August 24, 2019 at the intersection of Hirst Avenue and McMillan Street.
35-year-old Ryan John Grob, the alleged driver, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving, fail to remain at the scene of a collision and obstruction of justice.
His alleged passenger, 31-year-old Travis Zackery Taylor, has been charged with obstruction of justice.
Grob was held in custody for a provincial court appearance on Monday. Taylor was released under conditions imposed by a Justice of the Peace.
“This intricate investigation illustrates the time it takes to gather sufficient information to propose charges to Crown Counsel,” Acting Detachment Commander Sergeant Stephen Rose said in a statement.
“It required a coordinated and collaborative effort between the front line officers, Traffic Services and General Investigation Section at Oceanside. I am very pleased with the concerted efforts of our team that has resulted in charges being laid in this matter.”
