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Pedestrian hit and killed in downtown Vancouver Friday

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Pedestrian struck and killed in downtown Vancouver
A pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Vancouver Friday morning. – Feb 16, 2024

A pedestrian died early Friday morning after being hit by a car in downtown Vancouver.

Police said the pedestrian stepped into the road at Howe Street near Drake Street around 5:50 a.m. and a driver travelling south on Howe did not see and struck them.

The person died at the scene, police confirmed.

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The deceased’s identity has not been revealed at this time.

The driver remained at the scene, police said, and early indications appeared that the driver was entering the intersection on a green light when the incident happened.

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Witnesses, or anyone with dash-cam video, are asked to call 604-717-3012.

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