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Pedestrian killed in South Vancouver

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Aug, 2023 02:06 PM
  • Pedestrian killed in South Vancouver

A 60-year-old man is dead after being hit by a city bus in south Vancouver.

Police say it happened just after 6 a-m near Fleming Street and East 41st Avenue.

They say the man was taken to hospital, where he later died.

The driver stayed at the scene and police say speed and impairment are not considered factors

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