Burned bodies found in Summerland linked to fatal Abbotsford police chase: RCMP

The RCMP'ssoutheast districtmajor crimes unit islinking twofatal weekend incidents in Summerland and Abbotsford, B.C.

Investigators say the discovery of human remains inside a burning vehicle in Summerland on Saturday, andthepolice chase in Abbotsford on Sunday where the driver and passenger were killed are connected.

Mounties have not specified the nature of the connection, but say theybelieve the two people in the burned vehicle were murdered.

"The RCMP's homicide investigation is ongoing, including identifying the victims and determining the extent of the stolen vehicle's involvement. No further details will be released at this time," said theB.C. Southeast District Major Crimes Unit in a release.

Firefighters discovered two bodies burning inside acar parked at Garnet Valley Road near Summerland, B.C., on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 6.

The following day, a stolen vehicle in Abbotsford was flagged to police as being connected to the human remains.

Police tried to stop thestolen vehicle, an Acura Integra, leading to a chase.

The stolen vehicle lost control and crashed, killing both the male driver and the female passenger.

B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office,which looks into police interactions where people are killed or seriously injured,is also investigating the police actions involving the chase.