Fatal crash closes Boundary Road near Canada Way in Burnaby
Posted June 28, 2022 8:52 am.
Last Updated June 28, 2022 2:58 pm.
The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Burnaby early Tuesday morning has died.
The RCMP says the driver was behind the wheel of a black Jeep Cherokee, travelling northbound on Boundary Road, when the vehicle crashed just before 12:45 a.m. between Canada Way and 22 Avenue.
Traffic in the area was affected for several hours, with 22 Avenue closed in both directions while Mounties investigate. The road has since reopened.
Witnesses reported seeing flames shooting out of the vehicle shortly after the crash. The driver was pronounced dead on scene.
“We would like to thank the multiple witnesses who attempted to save the driver and contacted emergency services. We understand that this type of event can be traumatic, however the actions of the witnesses are nothing short of heroic,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said Tuesday in a statement.
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The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and Mounties are appealing for information or dash cam video of the area between Grandview Highway and Kingsway Avenue before the crash.
Anyone with tips should call 604-646-9999, and quote file number 2022-21218.
