In order to maintain a more independent investigation, BC Highway Patrol has been asked to take conduct. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “We have already spoken to independent witnesses who stopped to help, but we need to be complete and thorough.” The RCMP officer was off-duty and riding a civilian motorcycle at the time of the collision. BC Highway Patrol photoe-KNOWPlease enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.