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Burnaby RCMP say vehicle collision results in 2 dead

Darpan News Desk Burnaby RCMP, 22 Jul, 2021 12:55 PM

Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that has resulted in two fatalities.

This evening, at 5:20 p.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at Duthie Avenue and Montecito Drive. Two people have died as a result of this collision. There were no other injuries.

The investigation is in it’s early stages and we are trying to piece together what occurred. Says Corporal Mike Kalanj of the Burnaby RCMP. If you witnessed the incident or have dash cam video of the incident, please come forward and speak to our investigators.

Police are asking that anyone who witnessed this collision or may have dash cam video in the area between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., to please contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

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