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Shawnigan Lake RCMP seek SUV driver who fled from collision on Malahat

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Shawnigan Lake RCMP are looking for the driver of a white Mercedes-Benz SUV that took off after a crash on the Malahat in Mill Bay.

Police say it happened around 8:20 p.m. on September 28th, on the Trans-Canada Highway at Nightingale Road.

The preliminary investigation shows a northbound Mercedes-Benz hit a grey Mazda 3, causing the Mazda to spin, hit a light pole and roll onto its side.

RCMP say the Mazda driver was brought to hospital with non life-threatening injuries, while the SUV kept going north after the crash.

Anyone with information or dash-cam video from the area is asked to get in touch with the Shawnigan Lake RCMP detachment.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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