2 Maple Ridge residents charged in separate collisions, one of which was fatal

MAPLE RIDGE – Police in Maple Ridge say two separate impaired driving investigations have led to criminal charges against local drivers following a fatal motorcycle crash and a serious two-vehicle collision.

According to a statement from the Maple Ridge RCMP detachment, the BC Prosecution Service approved the charges following lengthy and detailed investigations by the Maple Ridge RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit.

On Dec. 13, 2025, at approximately 1 a.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP (as it was known then) responded to a report of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at the intersection of 224 Street and Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.

On November 9, 2026, 20-year-old Cassidy Neufeld of Maple Ridge was charged with impaired operation causing death and dangerous operation causing death. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 21, 2026.

Police say the victim’s family continues to grieve the tragic loss of their family member.

In a second impaired driving incident, Ridge Meadows RCMP members were called to a two-vehicle motor vehicle incident on Oct. 7, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., near Laity Street and 123 Street. Both drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

On October 5, 2026, 34-year-old Ryan Murillo of Maple Ridge was charged with impaired operation causing bodily harm and dangerous operation causing bodily harm. Murillo was slated to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

Police say the victim in this serious collision continues to suffer from injuries sustained in the crash.

“While these incidents may fade from public memory, our serious crime collision investigators work diligently to ensure accountability and provide a measure of justice for victims and families,” says Maple Ridge RCMP Staff Sergeant Chris Kelly. “Impaired driving investigations are complex and require significant time to process the volume of evidence needed for charge approval. These updates unfortunately highlight the tragic reality of choosing to drive under the influence. It can end or severely alter lives – including your own – and result in serious criminal consequences.”

With the Christmas season approaching, Maple Ridge RCMP reminds the public to plan ahead, arrange a safe ride, and never drive impaired.

Drivers can expect to see a significant spike in enforcement. The detachment’s Road Safety Target Team (RSTT) and other specialized units will join frontline officers for ramped-up impaired driving checks in the weeks ahead.