Two-year-old boy dies after Coquitlam collision
Posted October 6, 2020 9:31 am.
Last Updated October 6, 2020 11:09 am.
COQUITLAM (NEWS 1130) — A two-year-old child has died in what Mounties are calling a tragic event in Coquitlam.
The boy and his 36-year-old mother were struck by a vehicle on Pinetree Way near Tantalus Court across from an elementary school Monday around 6:30 p.m.
Both were taken to hospital and the mother was seriously hurt.
RCMP investigators don’t believe the driver was either speeding or impaired. Police add the driver stayed on scene and cooperated.
BREAKING NEWS: Sad news out of Coquitlam. The little boy hit by a car near Pinetree Way last night has now died of his injuries. More on @NEWS1130
— Amanda Wawryk (@AmandaWawryk) October 6, 2020
“At this early stage this appears to be a tragic event without any indication of criminal behaviour or negligence,” says Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “We’re asking that all parents be extra-careful to hold their children’s hands near busy streets, and for drivers to be extra-watchful for kids who may do something unexpected.”
The investigation is in its early stages, and Mounties say they have gathered “clear dash-cam video” as well as witness statements.
Any eyewitnesses who haven’t already spoken with police already are asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP’s non-emergency number at 604-945-1550 with file 2020-27135.