Kamloops man charged in hit-and-run elects trial by Judge

Jun 15, 2017 | 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — The man charged in a hit-and-run that killed a Kamloops teenager last November has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry and will proceed directly to trial on three charges.

Court documents show Jason Gourlay has elected to be tried by judge alone in B.C. Supreme Court.

Gourlay is charged with failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm, possession of a controlled substance, and attempt to obstruct justice.

The charges follow a police investigation into and hit-and-run that killed 16-year old Jennifer Gatey.