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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