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Elderly Woman Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
14 Nov
Summary
- An 87-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run.
- The collision occurred at Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue.
- Police are searching for a light-colored Mercedes C Class sedan.
An 87-year-old woman was critically injured earlier this week in a Vancouver hit-and-run. The incident occurred around 7:35 a.m. on Remembrance Day at the intersection of Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue. The victim was reportedly in a marked crosswalk when struck by a white sedan occupied by two individuals.
The suspect vehicle was observed turning from West 41st Avenue onto Dunbar Street. It was last seen heading south towards Southwest Marine Drive. Investigators have released a blurry image of a vehicle that may be connected to the crash.
Police describe the potential suspect vehicle as a light-colored, two-door Mercedes C Class sedan, possibly white, grey, or silver, estimated to be between the years 2002 and 2008. Authorities are appealing to the public for any witnesses or information regarding this vehicle, including dashcam footage from the area.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Vancouver Police Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012 or via email at VPDCIU@vpd.ca.
