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1 pedestrian killed, another in critical condition after separate Metro Vancouver collisions

Police on the scene of a pedestrian collision in Burnaby, B.C., on Thursday morning. Global News

A pedestrian was killed and another critically injured in different parts of Metro Vancouver.

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The first collision happened around 2:30 a.m. in Pitt Meadows near the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Harris Road.

Ridge Meadows RCMP said a 22-year-old man may have been trying to hail a cab when he was struck by a five-ton box truck.

Witnesses at the scene performed CPR on the victim, who was taken to hospital in critical condition. The witnesses themselves are now getting support from victims services for the traumatic effects of the incident.

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The driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with police. Investigators said that rain is being considered a contributing factor in the crash.

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The second collision happened in Burnaby around 7:50 a.m.

Burnaby RCMP said a 64-year-old man was in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Greenall Avenue and Marine Drive.

The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition. On Friday, Burnaby RCMP said the pedestrian passed away.

The driver remained at the scene and is also co-operating with police.

Police are looking for witnesses to the collision but said that rain and poor visibility are being considered factors in the crash.

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