Fatal Granville St. Bridge crash leaves one man dead, one detained
An early morning crash on the Granville Street Bridge has claimed one life, and one driver has been detained on suspicion of DUI.
The crash happened at about 4 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the bridge.
Vancouver Police Department’s Const. Brian Montague told CTV News: “It looks as though the green Honda was rear-ended by the Mercedes on the bridge.”
Photos from the scene show horribly mangled vehicles. “The Honda was so badly damaged that firefighters said the car would likely have to be moved to another location to remove the man’s body,” notes CBC News.
Southbound Granville Street Bridge will remain closed for several hours after fatal collision. http://t.co/ioZcLmq7u0 pic.twitter.com/7IDgOJuloG
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The driver of the Mercedes was administered a Breathalyzer test, and was ultimately detained. Montague says alcohol likely played a role in the crash.
Police add they are looking for a possible witness who may have fled the scene after the crash.
The southbound lanes of the Granville Bridge have remained closed through the morning commute in order to accommodate the crash investigation.
#TRAFFIC NOTE: #Granville Street Bridge expected to remain closed to SB traffic until at least 9am. Follow @News1130Traffic for updates
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@chad_dey sent in this overhead shot of the Granville St Bridge. Southbound remains blocked due to a serious crash. pic.twitter.com/ymOhn8Ns0j
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Driver of white Mercedes in custody. Driver in Honda has passed away. South lanes on Granville Bridge remain closed. pic.twitter.com/XoVzppK2Ij
— Greg Harper (@GS_Harper) July 31, 2014
Two vehicle crash closes southbound lanes of Granville Street Bridge: The Granville Street Bridge is closed to… http://t.co/R5JPS6kZCH
— Sharlee Rena (@sharleerna) July 31, 2014
Police believe someone witnessed the fatal crash on Granville St Bridge this am. More at 8 http://t.co/hacint6Ybr pic.twitter.com/Jh8xY1SY7e
— Greg Harper (@GS_Harper) July 31, 2014
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