West Vancouver police are investigating skid marks that were left on a rainbow crosswalk, which was installed last week in celebration of LGBTQ pride and they claimed to have identified the driver.
Crosswalk update: We have identified the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident.
— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) July 9, 2020
Thank you for those who have come forward with information.
Local reporter Sonia Aslam, said that the crosswalk was “damaged” by the driver and Const. Kevin Goodmurphy called it “a gesture of hate.” He said the burnout “very upsetting.”
A week after it was installed, the Pride crosswalk outside @WestVanPolice's HQ at 16th/Esquimalt Ave. was damaged by the car seen below. No one has been arrested. The crosswalk hasn't been repaired yet. If you recognize the car below, tell police. pic.twitter.com/6NRnWoBpHa
— Sonia Aslam (@SoniaSAslam) July 8, 2020
Just last week a ceremony was held for the crosswalk. The police department at the time posted, “a big thank you to everyone who joined us today, for the official unveiling of our new #Pride crosswalk.”
A big Thank You to everyone who joined us today, for the official unveiling of our new #Pride crosswalk. ? pic.twitter.com/18X4MgNn9v
— West Vancouver PD (@WestVanPolice) July 1, 2020
Currently it is unknown what charges the driver may face and a photo has not yet been released.
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