10-year-old victim of fatal B.C. speedboat collision identified – BC [Video]

Friends and family have identified the 10-year-old boy killed in a tragic speedboat collision in North Vancouver on Saturday.

In an online fundraiser, family friends identified the boy as Lionel, the son of a local fashion designer and a trade and finance contractor, who would have celebrated his 11th birthday next month.

“Lionel was pure joy and a bright light to all who knew him, clever, sweet and incredibly talented athlete,” the fundraiser states.

The young victim is survived by two siblings, a sister who will enter high school next year, and a brother who is about to graduate.

“The children are devastated by the loss of their younger brother. (Their father) is reminding them that they must all live a great life for Lionel,” the fundraiser adds.

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