A two-year-old is dead and his mother injured after being struck by a vehicle in Coquitlam last night.
Both the boy and the 36-year-old mother were rushed to hospital after the collision, which occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, near the intersection of Pinetree Way and Tantalus Court. The mother remains in hospital with serious injuries, according to Coquitlam RCMP.
“At this early stage this appears to be a tragic event without any indication of criminal behaviour or negligence,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin in a press release, adding the driver is not thought to have been speeding or impaired at the time of the accident.
“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.”
Coquitlam RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team is in the early stages of the investigation, collecting dash-cam footage and statements from witnesses.
Police are asking witnesses to contact the Coquitlam RCMP’s non-emergency number at 604-945-1550 and ask to speak to Traffic investigators and cite file 2020-27135.
