A woman has died following a hit-and-run in Vancouver’s West End.
The woman was struck by a vehicle at around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning near Pendrell St. and Bute St.
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Vancouver police say she was rushed to hospital, where she died a short time later.
Officials say a van allegedly involved in the incident left the area but was found not far away. The driver of the van, a 47-year-old man, has been taken into custody.
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Police say investigators will be at the scene throughout the day collecting evidence. The victim has not been identified.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
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