An Irishman is in a serious condition after an early-morning crash which killed a taxi driver in Canada.
It's believed the Monaghan man, in his 20s, was driving a rented vehicle when he collided with a Vancouver cab with two passengers.
The taxi driver, 28, was taken to hospital but pronounced dead after the two-vehicle collision which happened at 3.30am on December 29.
A spokesman for Vancouver Police told the Irish Mirror they believe "speed was a factor" in the tragic incident.
He said: "Vancouver Police are investigating an early-morning collision that killed a cab driver and sent three others to hospital with injuries.
"The collision occurred around 3:30 December 29 at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Renfrew Street, when a car2go smart car collided with a Yellow Cab carrying two passengers.
"The force of the collision sent the taxi into the Royal Bank on the southeast corner, causing damage to the building.
"VPD officers and paramedics from BC Ambulance Service arrived moments later and provided first aid.
"Both drivers were taken to hospital, where the 28-year-old male taxi driver was pronounced dead.
"The driver of the car2go – a man in his 20s – remains in hospital with serious injuries.
"Two passengers in the taxi were also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
"This is Vancouver’s 14th traffic-related fatality of 2019.
"VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit is now collecting evidence. The Independent Investigations Office has been notified.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or saw the vehicles driving prior to the crash, is asked to call the VPD Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012."
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was "aware of the case and stands ready to provide consular assistance to all including the family involved".
