University of BC president Santa Ono has issued a statement of condolence following the deaths of two students early Sunday.
He says the accident that resulted in the deaths of two 18 year old students is an awful tragedy and the entire university is in mourning.
University RCMP says the male and female students were walking together on the sidewalk on Northwest Marine Drive when a vehicle veered off the road and they were struck and killed.
RCMP says the driver of the vehicle, a 21 year old male, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and was released to appear in court at a later date.
University RCMP on Twitter:
University RCMP investigate double pedestrian fatality in a single vehicle collision