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DOWNTOWN TRAGEDY: 23-Month Child Killed In Car Crash That Also Injures One Man
A black Ford Escape collided with a black Mclaren in the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets just after 6 p.m. on July 6. As a result of the collision, one of the vehicles mounted the sidewalk and struck a man who was carrying his 11-month old daughter. The child died immediately on scene. The father was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
By DESIBUZZCanada Staff
VANCOUVER– Vancouver Police are appealing for witnesses after a two car collision claimed the life of a 23-month old girl on Tuesday evening and injured her 31-year-old father.
“This is an absolute tragedy,” says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. “Our most heart-felt condolences go out to the parents and family of this little girl.”
The collision occurred when a black Ford Escape collided with a black McLaren in the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets at around 6 p.m. on July 6. One of the vehicles mounted the sidewalk and struck a man who was carrying his 23-month old daughter. The child died immediately and the father was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Drivers of both vehicles remained on scene.
The driver of the Ford Escape, a 29-year-old man, was arrested.
Vancouver Police continue to investigate this file. No charges have been recommended at this time.
VPD said Friday they are looking to speak to the driver of a white Tesla, as investigators believe there is video on the vehicle’s camera that may have captured evidence related to the fatal collision.
“Detectives have identified a white Tesla that was driving in the same direction as the suspect’s vehicle before the time of the crash,” says Constable Tania Visintin, VPD. “Investigators are asking for that person to come forward and speak to police.”
Investigators believe the white Tesla was driving west on Smithe Street and then made a right turn onto Hornby Street. The vehicle pulled over on Hornby Street until about 6:08 p.m. before it left the area.
Investigators are asking the driver of this vehicle to call VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.
Investigators are asking for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage in the area of Hornby and Smithe streets on July 6 at around 6 p.m. to call VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.
