A Man Has Died In A Tragic McDonald's Drive-Thru Accident In Vancouver

He was just trying to reach for his bank card.

Staff Writer

Vancouver Police are investigating a fatal accident that took place at a McDonald's drive-thru in Vancouver on Wednesday, September 8.

According to police, a man was at the Main Street and Terminal Avenue drive-thru location when, after paying for his food, he dropped his bank card.

However, when he went to reach for his card, the tragic incident unfolded.

"His car continued to roll, pinning him between the car and the door jamb. He died on scene," Vancouver Police Constable Tania Visintin said in an email to Narcity.

Officials said Vancouver Police's Collision Investigation Unit and the coroner are now investigating.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

police investigation drive-thru

Emily Silva
Emily Silva was a Vancouver-based Associate Editor at Narcity Canada. She worked on the Trending Desk covering everything from what's trending across the country to what's happening near you. Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, Emily recently switched things up by making a move to the West coast. For the past four years Emily worked as an assignment reporter and writer at CTV News Kitchener. She also held previous roles at MuchMusic and Rogers TV. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University with a minor in Sociology.

A Man Has Died In A Tragic McDonald's Drive-Thru Accident In Vancouver

Ex-Tim Hortons employees explain all the ways you're using the drive-thru wrong

Do you order drinks before food? 👀

Those bizarre 'accidents' around Toronto? Here's what they're really all about

From crushed cars to runaway carts, the stunts point to a surprisingly useful app.

I went on dates in three different Canadian cities and the differences were… alarming

Here's who you'll find in each city – and yes, there is a best and worst.

This 3.5-hr flight from Toronto takes you to a sugar-sand beach oasis for under $400 round trip

You can leave the snow behind.

Want to move to Vancouver? These 8 realities you'll face as a newcomer may change your mind

Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the chronically wet.

9 extremely Canadian red flags I watch out for as a single girl in the Great White North

Any of these? They're out.❌

Government of Canada is hiring nurses for jobs that pay up to $136,000 a year and $40 an hour

Positions are available in many provinces. 🩺

Old Age Security payments for February 2026 go out soon — Here's how much you can get

Payments are less than a week away.

Canadians say they'd 'love' to move to this lakeside Ontario town with Victorian-era streets

It's a beautiful spot to call home.

This secret harbour town with shimmering waters is one of the best in Ontario, readers say

It's a road trip from Toronto.

This dreamy snow-covered village with cobblestone streets is the 'Switzerland of Ontario'

It's a magical spot for a winter escape.

8 hidden-gem vacation destinations in Europe that locals don't want you to know about

Europe's best-kept secrets... just don't tell anyone that I told you. 🤫✈️