VIDEO: BC Highway Patrol says speeding teen’s crash while avoiding police a cautionary tale

The BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) is highlighting an incident from the Fraser Valley last summer in an effort to urge young drivers to slow down and be responsible on the road.

According to police, the 16-year-old was speeding in his step-mother’s car with two friends inside when he crashed into a dump truck shortly after leaving Hwy 1.

A release from the BCHP, which comes with video footage that was “voluntarily given to police,” states that the young driver was trying to avoid a traffic stop and speeding ticket.

“Nobody likes getting stopped by police, but this video shows the alternative is usually much worse,” explained Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “You can see how quickly the teen’s friends went from enjoying the ride to ‘don’t kill us.’”

The incident happened on July 21, 2025, and the BMW sedan was reportedly going 180 km/h in the 100 km/h zone on Hwy 1.

Following the collision with the dump truck, all three boys exit the vehicle and consider running, but ultimately decide to wait for police to arrive.

“We hope this video stimulates parents to talk with their children about how badly this could have ended,” McLaughlin added. “We all need to do more to prevent tragic outcomes.”

The 16-year-old driver had a Class 7 learner’s licence at the time, but is now serving a 12-month licence suspension after the incident.

The BCHP says he was also found guilty of the following:

• Excessive speed (over 60 km/h over the limit), section 148(1) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) with a fine of $483.
• Drive without due care and attention, section 144(1)(a) of the BC MVA ($368).
• Drive contrary to restrictions (too many passengers), section 25(15) of the BC MVAR ($109).
• Drive contrary to restrictions (no supervisor), section 25(15) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (MVAR) with a fine of $109.
• Drive contrary to restrictions (no “L” sign), section 30.10(2) of the BC MVAR ($109).
• Fail to obey stop sign, section 186 of the BC MVA ($167).
• Pass on right of roadway, section 158(2)(b) of the BC MVA ($109).
• Improperly equipped motor vehicle, section 219(1) of the BC MVA ($109).