Two killed, two injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Tsawwassen Mills Mall during Truth and Reconciliation event
Delta police say driver may have experienced a medical emergency before striking four people at the B.C. mall on Wednesday morning.
The day's top stories, food & events — every morning at 7. Unsubscribe anytime.
A vehicle struck four pedestrians at Tsawwassen Mills Mall on Tsawwassen First Nation lands on Wednesday morning, September 30, shortly before 11 a.m., killing two and injuring two others during a Truth and Reconciliation Day gathering.
Delta Police said the driver may have experienced a medical emergency before the collision. At the time of the incident, a Truth and Reconciliation Day walk was underway at the mall, and many people affected by the tragedy were wearing orange Truth and Reconciliation Day shirts.
According to reports, a black truck towing a trailer marked Alpine Services — a company that has held a cleaning contract at the mall since 2019 — crashed through an awning in front of Boston Pizza and struck a brick wall near the No. 3 south entrance. An air ambulance was dispatched to the scene.
The two injured individuals were treated at the scene by B.C. Emergency Health Services and transported to hospital.
Delta police said the incident was not related to the nearby Truth and Reconciliation Day walk, though the timing meant the tragedy affected people gathered for the commemoration.
Tsawwassen First Nation released a statement: "Out of respect for Tsawwassen First Nation families and ongoing response efforts, we will not be providing additional details at this time." The First Nation extended gratitude to Delta Police, emergency responders, and community members who assisted.
The identities of those killed and injured, as well as the driver, have not been released.
The facts
How many people were struck by the vehicle at Tsawwassen Mills Mall?
Four pedestrians were struck by the vehicle at Tsawwassen Mills Mall on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
What happened to those struck?
Two people were killed and two others were injured in the collision at Tsawwassen Mills Mall.
What was happening at the mall when the incident occurred?
A Truth and Reconciliation Day walk was underway at Tsawwassen Mills Mall when the vehicle struck the pedestrians.
What vehicle was involved?
A black truck towing a trailer marked Alpine Services, a company with a cleaning contract at the mall since 2019, struck the pedestrians.
