Update: Baby killed after two vehicles collide in Vancouver's downtown core

It occurred near the corner of Smithe and Hornby streets

by Charlie Smith, Craig Takeuchi on July 7th, 2021 at 9:47 AM

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Update:

The Vancouver Police Department provided details about the collision in a news release issued today (July 7).

The VPD stated that a black Ford Escape collided with a black McLaren at the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets shortly after 6 p.m. on July 6.

The impact of the collision resulted in one of the vehicles veering on to the sidewalk and struck a man who was carrying his 11-month-old daughter.

The child died immediately at the scene while the father was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“This is an absolute tragedy,” VPD spokesperson Const. Tania Visintin stated. “Our most heart-felt condolences go out to the parents and family of this little girl.”

The drivers of both vehicles remained at the scene, and police arrested the 29-year-old male driver of the Ford Escape.

The investigation remains ongoing and no charges have been recommended yet.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident is asked to call the VPD Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.

Original article:

A 31-year-old father is in hospital and the family's 11-month-old baby has died following a two-car crash in Vancouver.

According to police, the father was walking with his child near the intersection of Smithe and Hornby streets when the collision occured.

No names have been released.

It occurred on Tuesday evening (July 6), resulting in a lengthy closure to Hornby and Smithe streets as police conducted their investigation.