The two people killed in a tragic West Vancouver crash last week were both young men from India on student visas, police say.
Two men, aged 20 and 21, both died at the scene after the vehicle they were travelling in struck another car head-on in the westbound section of the highway, which is separated from eastbound traffic by a concrete barrier. Also in that vehicle were two other men, 19 and 20 years old, who were seriously injured, according to police.
“Families of the deceased and injured have been notified, and out of respect for their privacy, their names will not be released,” police said. “This is truly every parent’s worst nightmare, and the West Vancouver Police Department extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives or were injured in this tragic incident.”
In the wake of the crash, numerous residents have expressed concerns about the safety of highway-adjacent signage and confusing detour routes near the location of the crash.