Charges approved in fatal collision on Hwy 1 in West Vancouver: police
Collision happened June 26, 2024, and closed road for several hours
Charges have been approved in a head-on collision that killed two people, West Vancouver police say.
The incident happened on Highway 1 in West Vancouver, B.C., at about 11:40 p.m. on June 26, 2024.
A vehicle travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes near Westport Road crashed head-on into another vehicle, killing two and sending two others to hospital.
The highway was closed overnight while investigators were on the scene.
Police say a 25-year-old woman has now been charged by the B.C. Prosecution Service with two counts of dangerous operations of a conveyance causing death and two counts of dangerous operations of a conveyance causing bodily harm.
She is scheduled to appear in North Vancouver provincial court on Feb. 26.
"This was a detailed and lengthy investigation into a terribly tragic event, and we are pleased to have charges sworn," Sgt. John McCormack said in a statement. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the survivors and to the family and friends of those who were killed that day."