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Pedestrian struck and killed in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

A serious crash Thursday afternoon has closed the area around East Hastings Street and Columbia Street. Vancouver police, fire and B.C. Emergency Health Services are on the scene. Footage shows one car has crashed into the Vancity Corner Store. – Oct 19, 2023

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Thursday.

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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.

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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