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.

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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.

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