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46-year-old woman dead after minivan crashes into Saanich home

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A tragic single-vehicle crash at a home in Saanich on Wednesday has resulted in the death of a 46-year-old woman.

On Wednesday, December 6th, at around 8:43 a.m., Saanich Police and other first responders responded to the scene of a single-vehicle collision.

When officers arrived, they discovered that the vehicle in question, a Dodge Caravan, had lost control and crashed into the front porch of a house at a relatively low speed.

It was soon realized that the driver of the van, a 46-year-old woman, had suffered a significant medical event, which caused the crash.

She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

According to police, the passengers in the vehicle, as well as the occupants of the home, did not appear to suffer any physical injuries.

Officers are currently assisting the BC Coroners Service with the investigation. 

Traffic in the area was impacted, but it is now open and flow has returned to normal. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision, including those with dash cam footage, are asked to contact Saanich Police at 250-475-4321.

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