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Third victim dies in Tsawwassen Mills mall crash on Truth and Reconciliation Day
Delta police have confirmed the death of a third victim following a vehicle crash at Tsawwassen Mills mall on September 30, which coincided with Truth and Reconciliation Day. The victim, 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn from South Delta, had been hospitalized after the incident and succumbed to her injuries. Two other individuals, Tsawwassen First Nation elders Virginia Splockton and wilapiya (Barb Joe), were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred during a house pole raising event following a Truth and Reconciliation Day walk hosted by Tsawwassen First Nation. Police initially suggested the driver may have experienced a medical emergency but have not yet determined the cause of the collision. Investigators have reviewed a substantial volume of evidence, including cellphone and other video footage, and completed a scene and collision analysis. They have not identified evidence indicating the collision was targeted or ideologically motivated. Delta police have faced criticism for not providing public updates on the investigation, with the last update before Wednesday being on October 1. In their statement, Delta police Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley emphasized the importance of completing an objective examination of evidence before reaching conclusions. The second injured person has been released from hospital and is recovering at home. Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or observed the vehicle on the mall property before the crash to contact them. The incident has drawn attention to the need for transparency in police investigations, particularly in cases involving public events and Indigenous communities.
