British Columbia

Single-vehicle crashes claim lives in Vancouver, Vanderhoof

Vancouver police have confirmed one person died in a single-vehicle crash near the Jericho lands in the city's Point Grey neighbourhood on Sunday. Also Sunday, a 37-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 27 near Vanderhoof, B.C., RCMP say.

1 dead after black SUV apparently lost control near Jericho lands; another fatality on Hwy 27

One person died Sunday night in a crash at West 4th Avenue and NW Marine Drive in Vancouver. (Ryan Stelting/CBC)

Vancouver police have confirmed one man in his 30s has died in a single-vehicle crash in the city's Point Grey neighbourhood.

Officers responded to several 911 calls of a man driving erratically westbound on West 4th Avenue at around 9 p.m. PT Sunday.

His black Acura MDX SUV lost control at NW Marine Drive, hitting the curb, a traffic pole and then a large tree.

The man died at the scene after attempts to revive him.

"Speed was definitely a factor in this tragic incident," said VPD Const. Tania Visintin. 

It is Vancouver's 14th car crash death in 2021.

The Acura MDX involved in the crash is seen on a flatbed tow truck. (Ryan Stelting/CBC)

Also Sunday, a 37-year-old man died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 27 near Vanderhoof, B.C., police say.

RCMP is investigating the cause of the crash and is asking anyone with information, including any dash camera video, to call 250-567-2222.