60-Year-Old Woman Struck In Vancouver Grocery-Store Parking Lot Dies In Hospital: Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 May, 2015 12:49 PM

VANCOUVER — A 60-year-old Vancouver woman who was hit by a pickup truck in a grocery-store parking lot has died of her injuries.

Police say the pedestrian was walking along a foot path on Monday afternoon when she was struck.

She was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and died there.

Police say the driver remained at the scene and is continuing to co-operate.

Speed, alcohol and distracted driving do not appear to be factors.

The woman's name is not being released.

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