Senior and two officers in hospital after driver tears through Vancouver's West End

Senior in hospital after Vancouver vehicle rampage

A man who drove along a sidewalk, knocking into trees, vehicles and a senior on a scooter is in custody after two Vancouver police officers used their vehicle to stop the driver. A damaged VPD squad car and overturned vehicle are seen in a handout image published by police to social media site X on Friday, May 15, 2026.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Vancouver Police Department (Mandatory Credit)

Writer

A man who drove along a sidewalk, hitting trees, vehicles and a senior on a scooter is in custody after two Vancouver police officers used their vehicle to stop the driver.

The senior on the scooter was critically injured, while the two officers are also being treated in hospital.

Police say they were called at about 5:30 Friday morning when a vehicle was seen driving erratically in Vancouver's West End, striking numerous objects and smashing through a local dog park.

Witnesses say they had to scramble out of the way of the vehicle, but the rider on the scooter couldn't evade the driver.

Police say the driver was eventually stopped after ramming a police vehicle responding to the complaint, destroying the cruiser and flipping the suspect's vehicle.

While police say the motive of the rampage is unclear, mental health and drug issues are possible factors.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2026.

Senior and two officers in hospital after driver tears through Vancouver's West End

This 2 km Ontario beach with silky sand shores and crystal waters is 'never crowded'

It's tucked away on an island.

I moved from Ontario to Vancouver Island and these 12 things were major culture shocks

Island life is different!

This Ontario park has 3 of Canada's 'best' beaches and 12 km of velvety white sand dunes

It might "trick you into thinking you're in the Caribbean."

You're not a true Ontarian unless you've visited at least 5 of these 10 tiny towns and villages

How many can you check off the list?

The 'Seashell Capital of the World' is 3 hrs from Toronto and it's a white sand oasis

It's a dreamy spot for a vacation.

Old Age Security payments for May are going out soon and you can get up to $817 this month

Service Canada administers this federal benefit by direct deposit or cheque.

I did my grocery shop at Toronto's St. Lawrence Market to see how it compares to No Frills

Here's how the price compares... 💸

This dreamy Ontario town 'feels like Europe' and is sprinkled with charming shops and cafes

No passport required.

U.S. says it's pausing long-standing military board with Canada

U.S. pausing long-standing military board

This 2.4 km trail near Ontario takes you past 19 surreal waterfalls and it just reopened

It looks like a scene from a fairy tale.