National

Two-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck By Father’s Minivan Outside Saanich Home

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 10 Jul, 2018 11:34 AM

SAANICH, B.C. — A two-year-old girl has died after being struck by the vehicle her father was driving in Saanich, B.C.

Saanich police say the man was leaving his home Saturday when his minivan struck the toddler.

The family, police, and BC Ambulance Service all attempted life-saving measures on the girl before she was transferred to the hospital.

A news release issued by Saanich police on Monday says the little girl succumbed to her injuries in hospital.

Police spokesman Sgt. Jereme Leslie says the death is a horrible tragedy and their thoughts are with the family.

Both police and the BC Coroners Service are investigating the death.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

One For The Books: B.C. Woman Graduates High School At 92

It took 92 years, but Nanaimo's Joan Deebankhas finally graduated high school – teaching us it's never too late to achieve your dreams.

One For The Books: B.C. Woman Graduates High School At 92

Fake Police 'Arrest' Vancouver Woman, Force Her To Deposit $6,000 In Latest Canada Revenue Scam

Vancouver police say there's a new twist on a Canada Revenue Agency scam they've been warning the public about and the swindle involves being arrested.

Fake Police 'Arrest' Vancouver Woman, Force Her To Deposit $6,000 In Latest Canada Revenue Scam

B.C. Government Intends To Crack Down On Hidden Ownership Of Real Estate

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is taking steps to end opportunities to anonymously invest and hide wealth in real estate.

B.C. Government Intends To Crack Down On Hidden Ownership Of Real Estate

Toronto Police Strike Blow To Gang With Ties To The US And Caribbean: Chief

Toronto police say they've taken down a large portion of a street gang with international ties after an early morning raid that involved about 800 officers.

Toronto Police Strike Blow To Gang With Ties To The US And Caribbean: Chief

Death Of Man On Toronto Subway Tracks Puts Platform Barriers In Spotlight

Toronto's subway operator has reiterated its long-standing desire to build platform barriers that could prevent deaths such as one this week where a 73-year-old man was killed after allegedly being pushed in front of a moving train.

Death Of Man On Toronto Subway Tracks Puts Platform Barriers In Spotlight

Winemaker Norman Hardie Denies Some Misconduct Allegations, Says 'Many' Are True

Ontario winemaker Norman Hardie is disputing parts of a report detailing accusations of sexual misconduct against him, while admitting that "many" of the allegations are true.