Author of the article: Publication date: Sep 08, 2022 • 4 hours ago • 2 min read • 9 comments Evan Smith (L) and Emily Selwood (R) were killed while walking on a sidewalk along Marine Drive on the University of BC campus on September 26, 2021. Photo from RCMP Brochure
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A Vancouver man has been charged in the deaths of two University of BC students who were killed while walking on a sidewalk on the Point Gray campus.
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Evan Smith and Emily Selwood, both 18, were walking along Marine Drive near the Totem Park student residence just before 1:45am. on September 26, 2021, when they were struck by a vehicle that had gone off the road. Start your day with a roundup of BC-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7am, Monday to Friday. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300
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They died on the spot. The driver was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries. Almost a year after the tragic crash, RCMP announced Thursday that charges have been laid against Tim Carl Robert Goerner, 22. He faces two counts of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and impaired driving. The parents of Smith and Selwood welcomed the news of the charges against the driver but said it did not make up for the loss of two promising young lives. “She did not deserve to be the victim of such a senseless act,” Selwood’s parents, Lori and Duncan Selwood, said in a statement provided to the RCMP.
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“Our family’s hope is that the person responsible will be brought to justice based on the facts and evidence with a successful conviction. However, that won’t bring Emily and Evan back.” Debbie O’Day-Smith and Adam Smith are also hoping for a successful conviction. “However, regardless of the outcome, our hearts will forever be broken.” A car is on its side on Marine Drive at the University of BC, September 29, 2021. Two students were killed in the one-vehicle crash. Photo by Arlen Redekop/Vancouver Sun and The Province Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG Selwood grew up on Vancouver Island and studied social sciences at UBC. Her parents described her as an avid paddler and a kind and compassionate soul who enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. “Emily was a loyal and loving daughter, sister and friend. Her bright light will be missed,” they said. The Emily Selwood Memorial Fund the family set up in her daughter’s honor — to help students studying the social sciences — has raised more than $50,000.
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Smith, an applied science and engineering student, was described by his parents as an avid climber, drummer and volunteer with Scouts Canada. He was a “wonderful son and brother” and will be remembered for his positive attitude and humility. Their son was killed steps from his university residence, O’Day-Smith and Smith said. “In that terrible moment, because of someone’s willful decision to drive after drinking, our son’s long-term plans, dreams and goals will never be realized,” they said. “This appalling act of selfishness and stupidity made our worst nightmare come true.” Gerner is scheduled to make his first appearance in Richmond District Court on Friday. [email protected] twitter.com/cherylchan More news, less ads: Our in-depth journalism is made possible by the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 a week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to the Vancouver Sun, The Province, the National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Vancouver Sun | The Province.
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