Vancouver police say they believe the driver that fatally struck a 78-year-old woman in the West End Tuesday night may have been impaired.
The woman was hit by a white Nissan SUV as she was crossing Beach Avenue at Broughton Street just before 8 p.m., police said.
She was taken to hospital but did not survive her injuries.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and police said they believe driver impairment was “a factor” in the collision.
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The driver has since been released pending a future court date.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has video shot in the area between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on July 26 is asked to contact Vancouver police.
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