Witnesses sought after fatal crash in Burnaby, B.C., Monday morning

RCMP officers respond to a two-vehicle crash in Burnaby, B.C., on Jan. 5, 2026.

Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward following a crash in Burnaby, B.C., that left one person dead early Monday morning.

Burnaby RMCP said the two-vehicle collision happened near Austin Road and Gatineau Place shortly after 5:20 a.m.

“A man, the driver of one the vehicles involved, has died despite life saving measures taken by first responders,” the detachment said in a news release hours after the collision.

The driver of the second vehicle stayed at the scene and is co-operating with investigators, the RCMP said.

Authorities have not provided any further details on the crash, including descriptions of the vehicles involved. A red pickup truck, which had crashed into a hydro pole, was behind police tape at the scene Monday morning.

In a statement, Cpl. Laura Hirst asked anyone who can assist in the RCMP’s investigation to contact the Burnaby detachment.

“Our Criminal Collision Investigation Team is working to determine the cause of the crash,” said Hirst.

“If you witnessed the collision and have not spoken to police, or if you have dash-cam video in the area, please contact our investigators.”

The RCMP is particularly interested in dash-cam video recorded along Austin Road in either direction between 5:10 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.