The BC Coroners Service is investigating a fatal accident that took place this morning, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in downtown Vancouver.

The incident took place along the 1000-block of West Waterfront Road near Jack Poole Plaza. A coroner attended the scene and an investigation is underway.

The BC Coroners Service is responsible for investigating all unnatural, sudden and unexpected, unexplained or unattended deaths in the province. It makes recommendations to improve public safety and prevent death in similar circumstances. For each death, the coroner will determine:

• The identity of the deceased
• When, where, and by what means the deceased came to their death
• The classification of death:
  • Natural
  • Accidental
  • Homicide
  • Suicide
  • Undetermined
• Whether any reasonable or practical recommendations may be made to prevent future deaths in similar circumstances.

As noted in the Coroners Act, regarding the privacy of the deceased, the BC Coroners Service will neither be identifying the victim nor confirming identity at this time.

The Vancouver Police Department and WorkSafeBC are also investigating this incident.

No further information is available at this time.