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North Vancouver Speedboat Crash Kills Child, Spurs Calls for Tougher Water Regulations

Local leaders plan to discuss bolstered boating rules with the port authority after investigators flagged speed and alcohol as possible factors

Max Mollineaux with his boat in North Vancouver.
The scene at Cates Park in North Vancouver on Sunday, June 8, 2025, one day after a fatal boat collision.
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Overview

  • On June 7, a speedboat collided with an inflatable tube off Cates Park, killing 10-year-old Lionel Hall and leaving another child in critical condition.
  • RCMP detained the boat operator at the scene before releasing him under conditions and setting his first court appearance for August 27.
  • Investigators are examining whether speed and alcohol contributed to the collision as the inquiry continues.
  • The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has called for stronger on-water enforcement and seeks a formal role in policing boating activity in its territory.
  • District of North Vancouver officials will meet with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority on boating regulations and the Vancouver School Board has arranged counseling support for students.