Sunday, January 18, 2026
ADVT 
National

Police investigate three unsolved hit-and-runs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 13 Jan, 2026 01:06 PM
  • Police investigate three unsolved hit-and-runs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Police in Vancouver say they're investigating three unsolved hit-and-run collisions in the city's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood since last Nov. 27.

The first crash happened that day, when a driver struck and dragged a 40-year-old man near the intersection of Graveley Street and Slocan Avenue.

Police say the man sustained life-altering injuries and remains in hospital in stable condition, while the driver who fled the crash is believed to be a man in a light grey or silver 2010 to 2012 Acura RDX SUV.

The second of the three unsolved hit-and-runs was fatal, occurring the evening of Dec. 7, when police say a 61-year-old man was struck by two vehicles while he was crossing at East Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue.

Police say one of the drivers remained at the scene, while the other did not, and investigators are searching for a white Range Rover Evoque SUV.

Two weeks later, on Dec. 22, police say an 81-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing Rupert Street and Euclid Avenue, and while the driver left, police have since located and seized a vehicle they say was involved in that crash.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crashes, which they say are not related, to contact them.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers

B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers
British Columbia's finance minister says there will be no changes in the tax assessments for pipelines running through communities after an outcry from a local government that said such a plan would have cost taxpayers millions. 

B.C. backtracks on plan to cut pipeline tax values, saving ratepayers

B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats

B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats
A British Columbia Mountie convicted of discreditable conduct for making sexist comments in group chats has been ordered to resign within 14 days, or he will be fired.

B.C. Mountie ordered to resign or be fired after vulgar group chats

Alberta appoints new chief medical health officer

Alberta appoints new chief medical health officer
Alberta has appointed a new chief medical officer of health. Dr. Vivien Suttorp, who has been the lead medical health officer for the province's South Zone, is to begin her new job Friday.

Alberta appoints new chief medical health officer

Conservatives look to turn the page after 'terrible disappointment' of 2025

Conservatives look to turn the page after 'terrible disappointment' of 2025
One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he'd wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau's political career, and a majority Conservative government with himself at the helm.

Conservatives look to turn the page after 'terrible disappointment' of 2025

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm
British Columbia's south coast is bracing for another round of stormy weather. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver's North Shore as well as Howe Sound, with precipitation expected to reach up to 70 millimetres.

More rain, high winds heading for southern B.C. as province cleans up after storm

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions
Citizen-led recall petitions were officially approved Wednesday against  United Conservative members Mickey Amery and Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, bringing total recalls to 23. 

QuickList on the 23 of Alberta's politicians facing citizen recalls petitions