One child killed, another in hospital after Vancouver speed boat crash

Jun 8, 2025 | 3:01 PM

Police in North Vancouver say an 11-year-old child is dead and another is in hospital after a speed boat hit them while they were being towed on an inner tube on Saturday.

North Vancouver RCMP shared details of the collision at a news conference on Sunday afternoon.

They say the driver of the speed boat is in custody but has yet to be charged.

They note speed and alcohol may have been a factor.