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Fatal E-Scooter Crash in Downtown Vancouver
8 Nov
Summary
- A 19-year-old woman died after an e-scooter collision with a bus.
- The e-scooter riders were not wearing helmets during the crash.
- Police are seeking video evidence to determine crash circumstances.
A tragic early morning collision in downtown Vancouver has resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman. The incident occurred Saturday around 5:30 a.m. when an e-scooter carrying two riders collided with a transit bus at the intersection of Seymour and West Pender Streets.
The Vancouver Police Department confirmed that neither rider was wearing a helmet. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the male passenger, in his early 20s, sustained no injuries. Emergency Health Services attended but transported no patients from the scene.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or possesses dash-cam or other video footage to come forward. This evidence is crucial in determining how the collision happened and who had the right of way. The incident caused temporary road closures and bus detours in the immediate area.
