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Alleged driver in fatal crash an expert witness for RCMP Had been working on investigation into 2012 death of Const. Adrian Oliver by Monique Tamminga AN “INDEPENDENT observer” from another police force had to be called in to investigate Wednesday morning’s fatal hit-and-run on the Langley Bypass after police learned that the alleged driver involved is an RCMP hired consultant, currently working on a Surrey fatal crash involving one of their own. “The initial investigation has determined that the driver is an expert civilian witness and consultant who Adrian Oliver is contracted by law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the region,” said Surrey RCMP Sgt. Drew Grainger. “In fact, earlier that day and prior to the accident occurring, this consultant was working with the Surrey RCMP traffic section on an ongoing traffic investigation.” See FATALITY / Page 3
GETTING REVVED UP – in Brad’s name PHOTO SUBMITTED
Brad MacPherson in a 1970 GTO that belonged to his uncle. MacPherson, who loved all things motorized, was shot to death in 2011 at age 28. A show-and-shine fundraiser in his memory takes place Aug. 24 in Cloverdale. The GTO will be on display.
Show-and-shine honours murder victim, raises funds for scholarships by Sheila Reynolds
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ince the time he had his first Hot Wheels toy as a child, Bradley McPherson had a passion for cars. As he grew, he’d often tinker with engines with his dad, and when he got older, would regularly go to car shows to ogle other people’s rides. Trucks, low-riders, motorcycles, hot rods – he loved them all. Of course, he owned a series of his own vehicles as well. The last was a
customized 1980 GMC Chevy shortbox truck. “He’s always had cars, trucks… he was always working on them just as a hobby,” said his mom, Susan Simning. “If you showed up, he would detail the nines out of your car without you even asking.” Her son’s weakness for wheels made the theme for an upcoming memorial fundraiser in McPherson’s name an easy choice. “Like rubber to asphalt, you left your mark…” reads the flyer promoting the Aug. 24 show-and-shine event in Cloverdale. McPherson, 28, was shot to death at an after-hours Christmas Eve house party in Surrey in 2011. Always the guy who would stand up for others, said his mom, he spoke up when he saw someone being disrespectful to one of the party guests. See EVENT / Page 5
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