Poplar Road Closure After Tragedy | Vancouver News

A tragic crash on Poplar Road in the Cowichan Valley claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, sparking a yearlong campaign by his family to close public access to the dangerous gravel road. Gates will go up next month, restricting access to essential workers only — a move supported by local officials who say safety outweighs minor delays. The road, long used as a shortcut and escape route for speeding drivers, was allegedly used by the fatal driver. In honor of their son, the family is launching Xavier’s Law, a bill granting police power to issue immediate 30-day driving bans — extendable up to three years — and funding major community initiatives including scholarships, a telescope, hockey camps, and food security programs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da0d94e7eb48e88d