Vancouver’s has its sixth pedestrian fatality of 2020.

Darpan News Desk , 29 Sep, 2020 09:02 PM

Vancouver Police are investigating the death of a 74-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle in West Point Grey today.

The woman was walking in the intersection of West 10th Avenue and Sasamat Street just before 5 p.m. when she was struck by a vehicle making a turn.

The woman was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with police.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash cam video is asked to contact VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.

This is Vancouver’s sixth pedestrian fatality of 2020.

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