News release

Youth struck and killed by alleged speeding vehicle

August 26, 2025 - Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia
From: Shawnigan Lake RCMP

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File # 2025-2603

Shawnigan Lake RCMP is investigating after a youth was killed in a motor vehicle collision in Shawnigan Lake.

On August 25, 2025, just after 8:30 p.m., Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the 4100 block of Hillbank Rd after a 12-year-old youth was struck and killed by a vehicle. Preliminary information obtained revealed that the youth was rollerblading with family members when a Honda Civic, travelling northbound lost control and hit the youth before hitting a telephone pole. The driver and passenger of the vehicle, both 17 years-old suffered minor injuries and transported to hospital for treatment.

“While we do not suspect that alcohol was involved, it has been determined that speed played an important factor in this tragic incident”, said Corporal Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the BC RCMP. “The investigation remains in its early stages and police continue to gather evidence”, he adds.

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP and a collision analyst attended to assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250-743-5514.

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