British Columbia

62-year-old Vancouver woman struck and killed by garbage truck

A 62-year-old Vancouver woman is dead after being struck by a garbage truck near the intersection of Kingsway and Broadway around 9 a.m. PT. Saturday.

Fatal collision occurred near Kingsway and Broadway

Vancouver police say a pedestrian was struck by a garbage truck and killed at the corner of Kingsway and Broadway around 9 a.m. PT Saturday. (Google Streetview)

A 62-year-old Vancouver woman is dead after being struck by a garbage truck near the intersection of Kingsway and Broadway around 9 a.m. PT. Saturday.

Vancouver police spokesman Const. Brian Montague says the northbound garbage truck was making a right turn from Broadway onto Kingsway Avenue when it hit the woman.

"Police and paramedics were called to the scene, but the woman had clearly not survived her injuries," said Montague.

Police say the driver of the truck was visibly shaken, but cooperative. They are currently acquiring video to assist in their investigation.

Google Map: Kingsway and Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.