Around 3:30pm on May 28, 2025, officers were called to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver. Reported stated that pedestrians were pinned under a bus.
A four-year-old boy, as well as his mother and another woman, were struck by a TransLink bus in front of the ferry terminal. Firefighters and paramedics were already “engaged in life-saving efforts for three individuals” when West Vancouver officers arrived, said a police news release.
The boy was pronounced deceased at the scene. His mother has since been taken to the hospital in critical condition. The other woman is believed to be a family friend, and is in stable condition at the same hospital.
THE INVESTIGATION
The investigation is currently in its early stages.
A Tragic Incident in Horseshoe Bay has left one Child Deceased and Two Women in Hospital
File: 25-5042
Date: 28 May, 2025West Vancouver, B.C. – West Vancouver Police are investigating an incident involving a Translink bus near the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal that left one… pic.twitter.com/Ngje4yCLiQ
— West Vancouver Police Department (@WestVanPolice) May 29, 2025
As of now, the bus has been seized for mechanical inspection. Furthermore, the police went on to note that speed is believed to not be a contributing factor. The bus driver was identified as a TransLink employee and is being interviewed by police.
CONDOLENCES
The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers Union, TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn, and West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager have all expressed their deepest condolences for the tragedy.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss near the Horseshoe Bay terminal today,” said the B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union on an X post. “Our members are trained to respond in emergencies, and we are grateful and proud of the assistance they offered. We know this tragedy deeply affected every member at the terminal.”
Ferry services were not affected by the incident. Although, BC Ferries has asked for customers to be mindful of the crash when planning their trips.
West Vancouver police are requesting witnesses or those with dashcam or footage from the area of Keith Road and Bay Street around 3:30pm on May 28, 2025. Those with information can contact their non-emergency line at (604) 925-7300, file number #25-5042.
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