Vancouver – The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is reminding drivers and parents to exercise additional caution as daylight hours wane and visibility on the roads becomes more challenging.
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, officers were in the area of East Pender Street and Victoria Drive attending an unrelated call when they witnessed a seven-year-old girl attempt to cross the street mid-block between parked vehicles to reach her parents’ vehicle on the opposite side of the road.
The child ran into the roadway and was struck by a vehicle travelling at approximately 20 km/h. The driver was unable to see the child before she entered the roadway.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The girl was transported to hospital and has been released with minor injuries.
“This incident is an important reminder for pedestrians to exercise additional caution and for drivers to stay vigilant, especially during darker morning and evening commutes,” said Constable. Megan Lui. “With Halloween approaching and excitement building for trick-or-treating, we encourage families to plan ahead and remind children to use crosswalks, stay visible, and be aware of traffic when out in their neighbourhoods.”
