# Fatal incidents on Burnaby Highway 1

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-incidents-on-burnaby-highway-1
> Updated: 2026-10-05T18:22:00.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Burnaby are investigating separate fatal incidents on Highway 1.

In late September, a two-vehicle collision occurred when a pickup truck entered westbound lanes, striking a sedan. The crash resulted in two deaths and one serious injury. Police arrested the pickup truck driver and indicated that alcohol may have been a contributing factor.

In early October, the B.C. Highway Patrol began investigating the death of an adult male whose body was found in the eastbound lanes near Kensington Avenue. Investigators are treating the case as a potential hit-and-run, noting that the victim’s injuries are consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Authorities have requested witnesses or dash-cam footage from anyone driving in the area between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the Tuesday morning the body was discovered. The eastbound lanes were temporarily closed during the investigation, with traffic diverted to Canada Way.

## Claims

- A single-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park on Friday, October 2. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A 23-year-old man from Invermere died at the scene of the crash. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The female driver of the vehicle was not seriously injured. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The vehicle involved was a black Nissan Maxima that ended up on its side down an embankment. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Investigators have not ruled out various factors that may have contributed to the crash. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Authorities are seeking information regarding the occupants' activities at restaurants or bars in Banff on October 2. (corroborated by 6 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: B.C. police investigate two fatal vehicle incidents

B.C. authorities are investigating two fatal incidents: a man's body found on Highway 1 in Burnaby and a single-vehicle crash in Kootenay National Park that killed a 23-year-old passenger.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kootenay-national-park-crash-kills-23-year-old-man-on-highway-93

### 2026-09-23: Burnaby Highway 1 crash leaves two dead and one injured

Two people were killed and one injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby after a pickup truck drove eastbound in westbound lanes. Police suspect alcohol was a factor.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burnaby-highway-1-crash-leaves-two-dead-and-one-injured

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Cite as: Fatal incidents on Burnaby Highway 1. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-incidents-on-burnaby-highway-1