Child killed, another injured in Vancouver speedboat crash: RCMP

By Darryl Greer

The Canadian Press

Posted June 8, 2025 5:51 pm

Updated June 8, 2025 6:14 pm

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Police in North Vancouver say an 11-year-old child is dead and another is in hospital after a speedboat hit them while they were being towed on an inner tube on Saturday.

North Vancouver RCMP shared details of the collision at a news conference on Sunday afternoon.

They said the driver of the speedboat is in custody but has yet to be charged.

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They noted speed and alcohol may have been factors.

Cpl. Mansoor Sahak said the collision happened off Cates Park in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove area on a busy and hot day.

Police did not immediately release the names of either the victims or the suspect.

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