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Child dies in car crash

A nine-year-old has died following a single-vehicle crash in Shawnigan Lake Sunday morning.

Shawnigan Lake RCMP responded to the crash at about 8 a.m., where the vehicle lost control and hit a hydro pole.

The nine-year-old sustained serious injuries at the scene, and has since passed away. The 49-year-old driver sustained minor injuries.

Police are continuing their investigation, which has so far revealed that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Shawnigan Lake RCMP at 250-743-5514.



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