Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened in East Vancouver Wednesday afternoon.
A woman in her 80s was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing at Nanaimo and East Hastings Street at around 2:20pm this afternoon.
Police say the driver did not remain on scene.
“Vancouver Police have now located the suspected hit-and-run vehicle. A suspect has been taken into custody,” said Sgt. Steve Addison in a release.
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Witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage is asked to contact the VPD’s Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012.