Pedestrian dead after crash sends car into Downtown Eastside store
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One person is dead after a collision in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Thursday morning.
One person is dead after a collision in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Thursday morning.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Columbia and East Hastings streets around 10:50 a.m., the Vancouver Police Department said in a statement.
Two vehicles collided, according to police, who said the crash led to one car "jumping the curb and striking a pedestrian on the sidewalk."
The pedestrian died at the scene, despite life-saving efforts, police said.
Images from the scene show the Vancity Corner Store behind police tape. A grey hatchback vehicle can be seen smashed against the store's entryway.
A blue tarp is visible on the sidewalk next to the vehicle, and people at the scene said it was covering a body.
Various other items – including an umbrella and a stroller – can be seen on the sidewalk behind the police tape.
