A woman killed in a single-vehicle crash in Burnaby Wednesday afternoon may have suffered a “sudden medical incident” before the collision, according to police.
Burnaby RCMP got a report just before 5 p.m. Wednesday that a Kia Soul had driven through the intersection of Canada Way and Kensington Avenue and into a retaining wall, according to a police news release Friday.
Despite lifesaving attempts by first responders, the vehicle’s lone occupant, an adult woman, died, the release said.
There were no other injuries.
Investigators are now seeking dashcam footage and witnesses.
“There are early indications the driver may have suffered a sudden medical incident prior to the crash,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Laura Hirst said in the release. “It is still important that we hear from those who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash or witnessed the collision.”
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam video of incident (or of the vehicle before the collision between 5 and 5:10 p.m.) is urged to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.
Quote file number 23-24858.
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