The driver involved in the collision that resulted in the deaths of two Tsawwassen First Nation elders and injuries to two others on Wednesday has been treated for injuries and discharged from the hospital. The incident occurred at around 10:25 a.m. PT on Sept. 30 when a vehicle hit four pedestrians near Tsawwassen Mills mall during a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event. Two individuals lost their lives, while the other two victims remain in critical condition with severe injuries, as confirmed by Delta Police Department Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley.
The identities of the deceased elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation have not been disclosed, but it was clarified that the injured parties are not members of the Tsawwassen First Nation. Delta Police expressed that the collision appears to have been a tragic accident rather than intentional, with initial indications suggesting that the male driver might have experienced a medical emergency prior to the crash.
Following the incident, the driver was promptly attended to and discharged from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Investigations are ongoing, and no charges have been filed thus far. Various officials, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. election candidates David Eby, Emily Lowan, and Lorne Doerkson, have extended their condolences to the affected families and the Tsawwassen First Nation community.
The Tsawwassen First Nation has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of the elders and announced the closure of their offices on Oct. 1 and 2 to provide support to the affected families. The community expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of care, compassion, and support received during this tragic time.
