Driver hits 2 children in Burnaby; both taken to hospital

Two children have been taken to the hospital after being hit by the driver of a vehicle in Burnaby on Saturday afternoon.

Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Mike Kalanj tells 1130 NewsRadio the collision took place on Hastings Street just east of Delta Avenue shortly before 1 p.m.

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“The driver of the vehicle did stay on scene,” Kalanj said.

As well, he says it is difficult to say whether or not speed or alcohol is considered a factor.

“We’re going to consider every angle. We don’t know what the contributing factors are for sure,” he said.

“I do know in that area, it’s quite a windy part of Hastings. I wouldn’t say there are a lot of collisions there, but there is not a lot of visibility. But as far as the cause of the collision, we’ll know a whole lot more in the coming hours.”

The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) says that the collision involved an e-scooter.

“Paramedics provided emergency medical care to two patients, who were transported to hospital, one in serious condition and the other in critical condition,” spokesperson Vincent Chou said.

Mounties confirmed that the patients, an 11-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl, remain in the hospital with serious injuries.

“For the privacy of the family, we will not be providing any further details at this time,” Kalanj added in a written statement.

Police closed Hastings both east and west between Delta and Springer after the crash.

“We’re letting everyone know you can expect the police to be there for several hours into the evening as the investigation continues,” Kalanj said.

“Our criminal collision investigation team is on scene now and has taken conduct of the investigation.”

He says drivers who need to go through the area should find an alternate route. Hastings is expected to be closed for several hours into the evening.

The Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken over the investigation.

“Police are also asking for anyone with dashcam video on Hastings Street, from anywhere east of Springer Avenue, between 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m., on Saturday, May 2, to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 2026-14863,” Kalanj added.

“This plea includes any feeder roads north or south of Hastings Street.”

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