Woman dies after e-scooter crash near Commercial and Venables on July 3
The 30-year-old was struck by a vehicle while riding westbound on Venables Street and was not wearing a helmet, Vancouver Police say.
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A 30-year-old woman has died from injuries she sustained in an electric scooter crash near Commercial and Venables on July 3, Vancouver Police confirm.
The woman was travelling westbound on Venables Street when she collided with the side of a vehicle. She struck her head on the ground and was conscious when emergency responders arrived and transported her to hospital. She died from her injuries on July 12.
Police say the driver of the vehicle stopped immediately at the scene. The woman was not wearing a helmet, which is against the law.
The death follows a separate e-scooter crash over the weekend in Coal Harbour that sent a 54-year-old woman to hospital with a head injury and broken collarbone. That rider also was not wearing a helmet. Police are reminding riders that helmets are legally required.
The facts
When did the fatal e-scooter crash happen?
The crash occurred on July 3, 2026, near Commercial and Venables in Vancouver.
How old was the woman who died?
The woman was 30 years old.
When did she die from her injuries?
She died on July 12, 2026, nine days after the crash.
What happened in the crash?
The woman was travelling westbound on Venables Street when she collided with the side of a vehicle, struck her head on the ground, and was transported to hospital by emergency responders.
Was the woman wearing a helmet?
No, the woman was not wearing a helmet, which is against the law in Vancouver.
