Senior seriously injured in East Vancouver hit and run: police

Police cars are seen parked outside Vancouver Police Department headquarters in Vancouver, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver police are asking witnesses to come forward after a senior was seriously injured in a hit and run last week.

In a news release Friday, the Vancouver Police Department said the victim was crossing Grandview Highway at Slocan Street just before 5:30 p.m. on July 11 when she was struck by a grey SUV.

The driver didn’t stop and continued driving east on Grandview Highway, according to police.

The 70-year-old pedestrian was taken to hospital with injuries police described as serious, but not life-threatening.

“We believe there were several bystanders who attempted to chase after the vehicle,” Const. Tania Visintin said, in the release. “Investigators would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision. We also want to speak to the driver of the grey SUV to determine what circumstances led up to the incident.”

Police asked anyone with information to call 604-717-3012 or email [e-mail].