Teenager struck by van, seriously injured in North Vancouver, RCMP say

An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press)

Mounties in North Vancouver are seeking witnesses and video after a van hit and seriously injured a teenager Friday afternoon.

The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the 700 block of Lynn Valley Road, at the Highway 1 on-ramp, North Vancouver RCMP said in a news release.

Police said they believe a white Ford Transit van was travelling south when it struck a 16-year-old girl who was in the crosswalk. The teen, who is not a North Vancouver resident, was taken to hospital in serious condition, according to RCMP.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said it dispatched two ambulances to the scene, one with primary care paramedics and the other with advanced care paramedics. BCEHS described the patient as “in stable condition.”

The driver of the van remained at the scene and has been co-operating with investigators, police said, adding that impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash.

“Our officers are working closely with partner agencies, including the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS), to establish the circumstances of this collision,” said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, in the release.

“We also want the public to know that victim services are available to anyone impacted by this incident and can be reached at 604-969-7540.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has video from the scene and has not yet spoken to investigators should call North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file number 25-18242, police said.