By Canadian Press

Two 18-year-old UBC students die after hit by vehicle while walking early Sunday

Sep 26, 2021 | 1:46 PM

VANCOUVER — University RCMP says two young students at the University of British Columbia are dead following a single-vehicle accident early Sunday.

RCMP says the male and female students, both 18 years old, were walking together on the sidewalk on Northwest Marine Drive at about 1:45 a.m. when a vehicle veered off the road and they were struck and killed.

RCMP says the two students were pronounced dead at the scene.

RCMP says the driver of the vehicle, a 21-year-old male, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and released to appear in court at a later date.

RCMP says the accident investigation continues and police have yet to determine if speed, alcohol or drugs are factors in the accident.

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Police did not release the names of the deceased students. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2021.

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