Maple Ridge RCMP urge caution after child falls from 2nd storey window, suffers serious injuries

MAPLE RIDGE – Mounties in Maple Ridge are urging parents and families to ensure that their windows and doors are properly secured after a child fell from a second-storey window earlier this week and was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

According to a statement from police, Maple Ridge RCMP were dispatched on Monday, May 18, at approximately 2:30 p.m., after getting notified that a 4-year-old toddler had fallen from a residence in the 11700 block of 236 Street.

When police arrived, emergency health services were attending to the child who was later transported to hospital via air ambulance. Police can confirm the boy is currently in stable condition with serious injuries.

Officers spoke with multiple individuals on scene, including the distraught parents of the child, and secured any possible evidence. Based on initial investigation, the incident appears to be an unfortunate accident. No signs of foul play or criminality were identified. The investigation is ongoing.

“As we head into the warmer months of the year, Maple Ridge RCMP joins other first responders in advising the public to ensure that their windows and doors are properly secured and consider installing safety devices to prevent accidental falls,” police said. “Taking a few simple steps like installing window guards and moving furniture away from windows could make all the difference in having a safe summer.”