A pedestrian was struck and killed in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Thursday.
Police said the collision happened at 10:50 a.m. at the corner of Columbia and East Hastings streets.
Two vehicles collided in the intersection, resulting in one jumping the curb and striking a pedestrian who was on the sidewalk, police said.
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The car then crashed into the Vancity Corner Store.
Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the pedestrian died at the scene, police said in a media release.
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Both drivers remained at the scene and the Vancouver Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit is examining what happened.
Any witnesses and drivers with dash-cam video are asked to call 604-717-3012.
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