West Vancouver officers are appealing to residents for information after a youth was injured in a collision involving an electric dirt bike on the evening of Aug. 12.
What the police say
The West Vancouver Police Department responded to a report of an injured rider at 5:50 p.m. on Aug. 12, according to a police news release. Emergency Health Services transported the young rider to Lions Gate Hospital for treatment. Investigators from the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service (ICARS) were on scene to examine the circumstances of the crash.
Police are asking anyone who saw an e‑dirt bike in the area of 30th Street and Mathers Avenue between 5:00 and 5:20 p.m. that evening, or who has dash-cam or doorbell footage, to come forward.
"Police are seeking the public’s help in establishing the events leading up to the collision."
How to help
Those with information or video evidence are asked to call West Vancouver Police at 604-925-7300 and quote file number 26-8462. Officers typically use such public appeals to corroborate timelines, identify other road users or locate additional witnesses whose footage could clarify pre‑collision movement.
- Time of police call: 5:50 p.m., Aug. 12
- Sought witness window: 5:00–5:20 p.m., Aug. 12
- Location of interest: 30th Street and Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver
- File number: 26-8462
Context for residents
Electric dirt bikes and other off‑road vehicles are increasingly visible in urban and suburban neighbourhoods across the North Shore. Collisions involving vulnerable riders — particularly youths — raise questions about route choices, helmet and protective gear use, and where these machines are being operated. West Vancouver, with its mix of residential streets and nearby trails, has seen periodic community debate about safety and enforcement.
Police reconstruction teams like ICARS are routinely called to incidents where determining vehicle speeds, trajectories and points of impact is essential to understanding what happened. Their presence indicates that officers are seeking a detailed technical assessment rather than treating the case as a minor, routine crash.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | E‑dirt bike collision |
| Injuries | Youth transported to Lions Gate Hospital |
| Investigation unit | ICARS on scene |
| Police contact | 604-925-7300 (file 26-8462) |
For neighbours and commuters in West Vancouver, the police appeal is a reminder that routine dash‑cam, helmet cam or home surveillance footage can be crucial evidence. Even brief clips that show a vehicle’s approach or a rider’s behaviour in the lead‑up to a crash can help investigators reconstruct events and determine whether charges, safety recommendations or infrastructure responses are warranted.
Anyone with relevant footage or who witnessed an e‑dirt bike in the specified time window is asked to contact West Vancouver Police as soon as possible and reference the file number provided.
