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Death Toll in B.C. Truth and Reconciliation Day Crash Rises to Three
Police say the investigation remains open as they examine video, witness accounts and the possibility the driver had a medical emergency.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Delta Police Department announced that 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn of South Delta has died from injuries sustained in the Sept. 30 crash at Tsawwassen Mills, bringing the death toll to three.
The incident occurred Sept. 30 when a truck struck four pedestrians outside Tsawwassen Mills during a Truth and Reconciliation Day event, killing two Tsawwassen First Nation elders at the scene.
Investigators are examining the possibility that the driver experienced a medical emergency, while no charges have been sworn as they process substantial evidence including video from multiple sources.
Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley, media relations officer with the Delta Police Department, said investigators are working through a "significant amount of information" and urged avoiding conclusions before the examination is complete.
Officers are asking witnesses who observed the incident or vehicle on the property before the collision to contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4411; the Tsawwassen First Nation expressed gratitude for community support.