VPD searches for witnesses in Fairview hit-and-run

Example of white GMC Yukon believed to be a 2007 – 2014 model

Vancouver – Vancouver Police are looking for witnesses and dash-cam video following a serious hit-and-run collision in Fairview on Wednesday.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Oak Street and 6^th Avenue on April 8 just after 9:15 a.m., when he was struck by the driver of a white 2007- 2014 GMC Yukon. The driver did not remain at the scene and was last seen driving southbound on Oak through W. 7^th Avenue toward W. Broadway.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with life-altering injuries.

“We believe there were bystanders who might have witnessed the hit-and-run or who have vehicle dash-cam footage from the area,” says Constable Megan Lui. “Investigators are asking them to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department Collision Investigation Unit at 604-717-3012 or email vpdciu@vpd.ca.