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Charges laid in 2012 crash that killed pedestrian in East Vancouver

WATCH (above): Vancouver Police say charges have now been laid in a 2012 fatal crash in East Vancouver that killed a pedestrian and sent another to hospital.

Vancouver Police say charges have now been laid in a 2012 fatal crash in East Vancouver that killed a pedestrian and sent another to hospital.

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33-year-old Nansi Morris-Jones of Vancouver is facing charges of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

Police allege that on November 27, 2012 just before 11 p.m., two pedestrians were crossing in the east crosswalk of Kingsway and Joyce when they were struck by an SUV heading east on Kingsway.

The 19-year-old female pedestrian died at the scene, and the 21-year-old male pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.

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Police allege the SUV was speeding and driving dangerously when it ran a red light, proceeded through the intersection, and hit the pedestrians.

Morris-Jones’ next court appearance is scheduled for May 13 at 2 p.m.

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