A 30-year-old man was arrested after driving into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver. The incident, which occurred near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
Driver Apprehended by Bystanders
Vancouver’s interim police chief, Steve Rai, confirmed that the driver was stopped by bystanders and taken into police custody. Authorities clarified that the driver stayed at the scene, ruling out any possibility of a hit-and-run.
Ongoing Investigation
The Vancouver Police Department shared an update on X, “A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival… The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds.”
A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight. The driver is in custody. We will provide more information as the investigation unfolds. pic.twitter.com/Iqh5AK5Au3
— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) April 27, 2025
