Hit-and-run in East Vancouver: police seek driver who left two pedestrians injured

by Craig Takeuchi on March 21st, 2019 at 12:00 PM

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Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver that left two pedestrians injured.

Just after midnight on March 18, two pedestrians were crossing Fraser Street near East 20^th Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle heading north on Fraser Street.

The driver left the scene thereafter.

The victims—a 25-year-old woman from Surrey and a 35-year-old man from Vancouver—were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The woman has been released from hospital but the man remains in serious condition.

The VPD released this stock image of the possible suspect vehicle.

Vancouver Police Department

Based on evidence from the scene, the vehicle is a grey or silver and is a 2014 or 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid electric car. It will probably have front-end damage, and possibly a cracked headlight lens on the passenger side.

Investigators believe the driver is aware of having hit pedestrians.

Anyone who has information about this collision, including any body shop employees, or who knows the location of the vehicle is asked to contact the VPD at 604-717-3012 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.