West Vancouver Ferry Tragedy: 4-Year-Old Killed, Mother Critically Injured in Bus Crash
A TransLink bus struck and killed a four-year-old boy near the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, leaving the community in mourning.
What Happened?
Around 3:30 p.m. PT, police received a call about pedestrians “pinned under a bus” near Keith Road and Bay Street—right outside the busy ferry terminal.
Sgt. Chris Bigland of the West Vancouver Police said first responders tried to save the child, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services and B.C. Emergency Health Services were both involved.
Paramedics rushed the boy’s mother to Lions Gate Hospital in critical condition and took another woman, believed to be a family friend, to the hospital in stable condition.
Early Investigation and Public Call for Witnesses
Authorities say the incident is still under investigation. Police do not consider speed a factor and have seized the bus for a mechanical inspection. They are currently interviewing the driver, a TransLink employee, who is cooperating fully.
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Investigators have not ruled out the possibility of a criminal offense.
Police are asking the public to come forward with any dashcam footage or eyewitness accounts from the area of Keith Road and Bay Street around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This information may be crucial in understanding what led to the crash.
Reactions from Officials
Sgt. Chris Bigland described the crash as a “serious, life-changing event” that deeply affected the victims, their families, witnesses, and first responders. He added, “The sudden death of a child is a uniquely tragic event,” during a press conference.
West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager shared his condolences, calling it a “very tragic situation” and extending sympathy on behalf of the entire city council.
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TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn also released a statement. He called the incident “devastating” and said the agency is cooperating fully with the investigation while supporting those impacted.
The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union expressed sadness as well. They thanked first responders and ferry staff for their quick and compassionate actions.
A Community in Grief
The Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal is one of B.C.’s busiest, especially around long weekends. Many travelers and workers in the area witnessed the traumatic event, even though ferry services continued without disruption.
Police confirmed they have notified the next of kin and plan to offer support services to those affected.
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More…
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-vancouver-pedestrian-collision-1.7546537
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6777087
- https://vancouversun.com/news/one-dead-one-injured-horseshoe-bay-transit-bus
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