National

Vancouver Police have arrested the alleged driver in a hit-and-run collision that killed a 24-year-old pedestrian in Kitsilano.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Jun, 2022 10:06 AM

VANCOUVER - Police say they have made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood.

A statement from police says a 25-year-old suspect was taken into custody at his south Vancouver home on Monday after "significant information" was received from the public.

The statement also says a 63-year-old member of the alleged driver's family was arrested at the same time.

Police say an investigation is underway to determine if the second person acted as an accomplice following the crash.

A damaged, newer model grey sedan was found several hours after the crash and police say the investigation is ongoing but charges have not yet been approved.

Police say a 24-year-old man died at the scene after being hit and thrown dozens of metres while crossing a street late Sunday.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

B.C. politicians, media return to hallway habits

The premier did not stay for an interview, but later, while in the chamber of the legislature, he jokingly warned other politicians that the media was back in the building looking for stories.

B.C. politicians, media return to hallway habits

Lions Gate Bridge to close overnight this weekend

The Lions Gate Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic in both directions for three nights beginning Friday, April 29, 2022. The closures are necessary to complete the counterflow system upgrade, which will include a changeover and testing of the electrical system.

Lions Gate Bridge to close overnight this weekend

COVID research platform to focus on Canadian youth

The federal government is investing $6.7 million on a Canada-wide research platform to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on children. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos told reporters today in Montreal the platform will involve researchers at 16 Canadian institutions.

COVID research platform to focus on Canadian youth

Expect more interest rate hikes, Macklem says

Two weeks ago the central bank raised its key interest rate a half point to one per cent and warned more rate hikes would be coming as it works toward an inflation target of two per cent.

Expect more interest rate hikes, Macklem says

Low vaccine rate fuelling pandemic: GAVI, UNICEF

Seth Berkley, the head of GAVI, says while countries such as a Canada are offering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines with vaccination rates above 80 per cent of its population, the global rate is just 59 per cent. He says in the poorest 18 countries less than 10 per cent of people are fully vaccinated.

Low vaccine rate fuelling pandemic: GAVI, UNICEF

Multiple gunshots fired at a North Vancouver home

The vehicle, which is described as a newer model white Toyota Rav 4, was last seen northbound on Moody Ave. from East 11th Street. Police are appealing for anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage that may have captured the incident or the vehicle, to contact them.