Richard Le, Linh Hoang, and their daughter Katie Le die in fatal crash at Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver

Richard Le, Linh Hoang, and their daughter Katie Le die in fatal crash at Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver

Fatal Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver claims the lives of Richard Le, Linh Hoang, and Katie Le – Obituary

The tragic incident on April 26, 2025, during the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in south Vancouver has resulted in the deaths of Richard Le, 47, his wife Linh Hoang, 30, and their 5-year-old daughter Katie.

The family was struck by a black SUV that sped through a pedestrian-only area at the celebration.

The couple leaves behind a 16-year-old son who was not at the event due to a last-minute decision to stay home and finish homework.

Richard was a well-respected father and sports coach, while Linh was known for her kindness and plans to visit her family in Vietnam. Katie, who was full of life, had been preparing to graduate from kindergarten.