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Teen girls struck in South Vancouver pedestrian collision, police say

Vancouver police investigating a pedestrian collision Friday evening. Global News

A teenage girl was sent to hospital after a vehicle struck her and a friend while crossing a road in South Vancouver Friday night.

Vancouver police said three girls were crossing East 49 Ave. at Inverness Street just after 9 p.m. when two of them were struck.

The girl sent to hospital sustained a head injury, police said.

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Officers were seen Friday evening laying evidence markers on the road and investigating a mini-van.

The driver remained at the scene and did cooperate with police. Officers said they believe drugs and alcohol are not considered contributing factors.

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