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Elderly Woman Dies After Vancouver Pedestrian Strike
10 Nov
Summary
- A 78-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a collision.
- The incident occurred at an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver.
- The collision happened during heavy rain on November 6.
A 78-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries after being struck by a car in Vancouver's Dunbar neighborhood on November 6. The incident took place around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue.
Authorities reported that the woman was crossing Dunbar Street within an unmarked crosswalk when she was hit by a Lexus sedan. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and has been cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
She was transported to Vancouver General Hospital by ambulance but tragically passed away the following day. Police noted that witnesses recalled heavy rain at the time of the collision, and no charges have been laid as the investigation continues. This marks the 13th fatal collision in Vancouver this year.
News of the fatal incident coincides with the launch of Vancouver Police's road safety campaign, 'Project Vigilance,' aimed at increasing awareness during darker and wetter weather conditions. The region is also preparing for anticipated storms.
