Two people were killed in a head-on collision that shut down a portion of Highway 1 in West Vancouver late Wednesday evening.

Around 11:40pm, a vehicle travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes near Westport Road “caused a head-on collision,” resulting in the “tragic death of two people”.

West Vancouver Police added the remaining passengers were sent to hospital.

⛔️REMINDER – #BCHwy1 Westbound CLOSED and traffic is being detoured at Exit 4: Caulfeild due to a vehicle incident before Horseshoe Bay. Expect delays. #WestVan @BCFerries
ℹ️ More info: https://t.co/yu0DFvm8uM pic.twitter.com/J9ggoxJMtJ

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) June 27, 2024

“West Vancouver Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of those impacted and thanks the West Vancouver public for their patience and cooperation.”

The accident blocked drivers from accessing the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, leading to delays ahead of the busy Canada Day long weekend.

#ServiceNotice – Due to unanticipated crew absences as a result of a vehicle accident on Highway 1 Westbound, the #HorseshoeBay – #DepartureBay vessel is currently holding in dock. The 6:30 am sailing from Horseshoe Bay will be delayed.

More here: https://t.co/knUtyLC6Iu ^cg

— BC Ferries (@BCFerries) June 27, 2024

One westbound lane reopened around 9am, but drivers can still expect to see delays.

One lane open on Trans Canada Highway Westbound at Westport as the final stages of cleanup conclude. Second lane will open up shortly.

— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) June 27, 2024

The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is currently investigating the fatal accident.

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