Vancouver police say a woman who was struck and killed in the Downtown Eastside on Monday evening is the city’s ninth pedestrian fatality of the year.
At around 7:40 p.m. on Oct. 10, police said a sedan was travelling west on Powell Street and the woman was struck crossing the street mid-block near Gore Street.
She was rushed to hospital and later died, police confirmed.
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The driver remained at the scene and speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, police added.
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Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage, is asked to contact investigators at 604-717-3012.
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