Authorities in East Vancouver are currently looking into a tragic incident where an 81-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a driver on Monday morning. The collision occurred near the intersection of Rupert Street and Euclid Avenue, prompting an urgent response from BC Emergency Health Services.
According to the Vancouver Police Department, the victim, identified as a woman, succumbed to her injuries at the scene before she could be taken to the hospital. The driver responsible for the collision reportedly fled the scene, with the vehicle, a dark grey Volkswagen Golf from the 1990s or 2000s, last seen heading north on Rupert Street.
Police have described the vehicle as likely missing its driver-side mirror and possibly bearing damage to the front bumper, fender, and headlight on that same side. Investigators are urging anyone who may have information about the driver or the car involved, as well as individuals with video footage from the vicinity, to reach out to them at 604-717-3012 or via email at vpdciu@vpd.ca.