Person injured in Tsawwassen Mills crash dies from her injuries
A 64-year-old woman has died following a vehicle crash outside the Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre in Delta, B.C. This brings the total death toll to three, following the earlier deaths of two First Nations elders.
Why it matters
The incident is a significant local tragedy involving the loss of community leaders, prompting ongoing police investigation into a potential medical emergency.
One of the people injured in the crash outside of the Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre on Truth and Reconciliation Day has died in hospital from her injuries.
Delta police said on Wednesday that 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn, from South Delta, was one of the two people who remained in the hospital following the collision on Sept. 30.
One other person who was initially taken to hospital has since been released and continues their recovery at home, police said.
Previously, police confirmed that two First Nations elders were killed in the crash.
Virginia Splockton is described as a beloved great-grandmother , grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and elder whose presence touched countless lives.
The other victim has been identified as wilapiya (Barb Joe).
“Barb Joe was a cultural pillar, knowledge keeper and matriarch of Tsawwassen First Nation,” a tribute post read .
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