Senior pedestrian dead after being hit by car, Vancouver police ask for dashcam footage

The Vancouver Police Department says a mother and her four-month-old baby are recovering after allegedly being attacked by a stranger along Commercial Drive Thursday afternoon. (CityNews Image)

By Emily Marsten and John Ackermann

Posted November 10, 2022 4:35 pm.

Last Updated November 10, 2022 11:50 pm.

An 86-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Vancouver last Tuesday, according to police.

Vancouver police say a person was walking near East 2nd and Commercial Drive at 7:15 a.m. on Nov. 1, when they were hit by a Cadillac Escalade.


The woman was taken to the hospital, but she later died from her injuries.

The 49-year-old driver remained at the scene, and is co-operating with investigators.

Police are asking anyone with more information or dashcam footage to call VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.

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