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Teen dies after car crashes into tree in Vancouver's Stanley Park

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Mar, 2025 10:14 AM

Police in Vancouver say an 18-year-old man has died in an early morning car crash in Stanley Park.

They say in a news release that the driver of a white BMW was travelling between Second and Third Beach in the park when he lost control and hit a tree just after 3 a.m.

Police say the passenger in the vehicle died at the scene.

📣Stanley Park Drive update

Stanley Park Drive between Second and Third beaches is now open for one lane of traffic.

This section of road was closed early this morning due to a vehicle collision. pic.twitter.com/lWxXNRVM7e
— Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation (@ParkBoard) March 14, 2025

They say the driver was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.

The department says investigators don't believe alcohol or drug impairment were factors in the crash.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to reach out.

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