US EditionOne child killed, another in hospital after Vancouver speed boat crash
- On the evening of June 7, two boats collided near Whey-ah-Wichen in North Vancouver, leading to the death of an 11-year-old and the hospitalization of another child.
- The collision occurred around 6:30 p.m. on June 7, 2025, shortly after the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received a report about an accident between two recreational boats in the area.
- Emergency personnel, including multiple police vehicles, ambulances, a police marine unit, and teams from B.C. Emergency Health Services, responded to the scene and closed the boat launch at Cates Park to conduct their investigation.
- North Vancouver RCMP confirmed at a Sunday news conference that a speed boat struck two children being towed on an inner tube, the driver is in custody but has not been charged, and "speed may have been a factor."
- The incident prompted an ongoing police investigation with public appeals for witnesses, and District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little expressed shock and sadness over the tragic event.
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One Child Killed, Another in Hospital After Vancouver Speed Boat Crash
An 11-year-old child is dead and another is in critical condition in hospital after a speed boat hit them while being towed on an inner tube on the waters of North Vancouver’s Cates Park on Saturday. North Vancouver RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said Sunday that the driver of the speed boat was taken into custody, and both speed an alcohol may have played a roll in the crash. “This was a major incident that required a response from multip…
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Toronto SunOne child dead, another critical after their inflatable is hit by speed boat in North Vancouver
First responders helped police at the scene and tried to save two children, but a 10-year-old died at the scene and the other is critical
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dailyguardian.caChild killed, another injured in Vancouver speedboat crash: RCMP
North Vancouver RCMP said the driver of the speed boat is in custody.
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