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88-year-old woman dies after being struck by vehicle in Burnaby

Police at the scene of a fatal collision in Burnaby on Wednesday. Shane MacKichan / Submitted

Burnaby RCMP say an 88-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday has died.

According to police, the collision happened around 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of Willingdon Avenue and Beresford Street.

The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, and has since passed away.

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Police said the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

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RCMP said an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, but alcohol and speed are not believed to have been factors.

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Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam video is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP.

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