Burnaby Driver Dies After Vehicle Hits Tree on North Fraser Way; RCMP Seek Dashcam Video

A driver has died after a vehicle collided with a tree in the 3900-block of North Fraser Way in Burnaby early Friday morning, according to the Burnaby RCMP.

Police said frontline officers were called just before 4 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, after a report of a vehicle hitting a tree. Officers attended along with B.C. Emergency Health Services and Burnaby Fire.

Despite life-saving efforts, the driver, who was the only person in the vehicle, did not survive, police said. The release does not identify the driver.

Part of the roadway was closed for several hours while first responders worked at the scene.

Collision team investigating

The Burnaby RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team has been called in. According to police, investigators are gathering evidence and looking into the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle collision.

Witnesses and dashcam footage sought

Investigators want to speak with:

• Anyone who witnessed the collision
• Anyone with dash camera footage from the area recorded between 3:15 a.m. and 4:15 a.m. on October 30

Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.