Lionel Hall, a 10-year-old boy, died after a speedboat collided with an inflatable tube he was on at Cates Park in North Vancouver. Another child was seriously injured. Police are investigating alcohol and speed as factors, and a North Vancouver man was arrested and released with a court date. The incident has prompted calls for stricter regulations in Burrard Inlet from local officials.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Lionel Hall, a 10-year-old boy, died after a speedboat collided with an inflatable tube he was on at Cates Park in North Vancouver. Another child was seriously injured. Police are investigating alcohol and speed as factors, and a North Vancouver man was arrested and released with a court date. The incident has prompted calls for stricter regulations in Burrard Inlet from local officials.
Trending- 1 Saturday evening (2025-06-07) just before 6:30 p.m. PT: Speedboat hit inflatable tube at Cates Park; Lionel Hall died, second child injured.
- 2 Saturday (2025-06-07): Popular boat launch at Cates Park closed for investigation.
- 3 Sunday (2025-06-08): Speedboat driver released from custody. Boat launch reopened.
- 4 Monday (2025-06-09): District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little announced staff would talk to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority about regulations.
- 5 Aug. 27: Speedboat driver's court date.
- Death of a child
- Serious injury to another
- Arrest of a suspect
- Calls for stricter boating regulations and enforcement
- Emotional impact on family and community
- Closure of boat launch
What: Lionel Hall, a 10-year-old boy, died after a speedboat struck an inflatable tube he was riding at Cates Park in North Vancouver. Another child was seriously injured. A North Vancouver man was arrested in connection with the incident, with alcohol and speed being investigated as factors.
When: Published 2025-06-10. Crash occurred Saturday evening (2025-06-07) just before 6:30 p.m. PT. Speedboat driver released from custody Sunday (2025-06-08). Mayor Mike Little spoke Monday (2025-06-09). Court date set for Aug. 27.
Where: Cates Park (also known as Whey-ah-Wichen), North Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, British Columbia.
Why: A speedboat collided with an inflatable tube, resulting in a fatality and serious injury. Police are investigating potential factors like alcohol and speed.
How: A speedboat struck an inflatable tube being towed by another boat. Police arrested a suspect. The incident has led to calls for review of speed limits and regulations in the area by local authorities.