78-year-old woman dies after being struck at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue
A 78-year-old woman died on November 7 after a Lexus sedan struck her at an unmarked crosswalk at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue during heavy rain. It was the 13th fatal traffic collision in Vancouver this year.
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A 78-year-old woman died on November 7, 2026, one day after a Lexus sedan struck her at an unmarked crosswalk at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue in Vancouver, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed.
The collision happened at 11 a.m. on November 6 during heavy rain. The woman was attempting to cross Dunbar Street at the intersection, where there are no painted crossing lines. VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson told Daily Hive Vancouver that "witnesses noted it was heavily raining at the time of the collision." The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Daily Hive Vancouver reported on November 9, 2026, that the collision was the 13th fatal traffic collision in Vancouver in 2026, citing VPD figures.
Investigation still open
No charges have been laid as of the Daily Hive Vancouver report published November 9. Sgt. Donaldson said the investigation is ongoing. The VPD has not named the woman or the driver.
Earlier in November, two other serious incidents on Vancouver roads were widely reported: a woman killed when an e-scooter she was riding collided with a transit bus on November 7 at Seymour Street and West Pender, and a seven-year-old child struck by a vehicle who survived with minor injuries.
The VPD launched Project Vigilance on November 9, a road safety enforcement campaign that will run until at least the winter solstice on December 21. The campaign targets speeding, distracted driving, jaywalking and missing helmets and lights, and was prompted by the series of serious incidents in early November.
What drivers and pedestrians can do
Pedestrians crossing at an unmarked intersection have the right of way in British Columbia, but the VPD recommends steps to improve visibility in rain: clipping a reflector to a bag or dark clothing helps drivers spot pedestrians at unlit crossings.
Drivers are required by law to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, including those without painted lines. The VPD is increasing enforcement at high-risk intersections across the city under Project Vigilance. Residents can find the full safety rules and Project Vigilance details at vpd.ca.
Questions this story answers
What happened at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue on November 6?
A 78-year-old woman was attempting to cross Dunbar Street at West 34th Avenue at an unmarked crosswalk at 11 a.m. on November 6, 2026, when a Lexus sedan struck her. She was taken to Vancouver General Hospital and died the following day, November 7. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed the collision and said it was raining heavily at the time, according to VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson as reported by Daily Hive Vancouver on November 9, 2026.
Was this the most recent fatal traffic collision in Vancouver?
Daily Hive Vancouver reported on November 9, 2026, that this was the 13th fatal traffic collision in Vancouver in 2026. The VPD has been responding to a series of serious road incidents in recent weeks, including a fatal e-scooter crash on November 7, which prompted the launch of Project Vigilance, a road safety enforcement campaign, on November 9.
Was the driver of the Lexus charged?
No charges have been laid as of the Daily Hive Vancouver report on November 9, 2026. VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson said the investigation is ongoing. The driver of the Lexus sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
What is an unmarked crosswalk in Vancouver?
An unmarked crosswalk exists at every intersection in British Columbia where sidewalks meet a road, even when there are no painted lines or signals. Drivers are required by law to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, marked or not. The collision at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue occurred at one of these intersections, which has no painted crossing lines.
What is Project Vigilance and how does it relate to this collision?
Project Vigilance is a road safety enforcement campaign the Vancouver Police Department launched on November 9, 2026. VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson cited a series of serious recent incidents as the reason for the campaign. It runs until at least the winter solstice on December 21 and targets speeding, distracted driving, jaywalking and missing lights and helmets. The campaign was announced on the same day Daily Hive published its report on the Dunbar Street fatality.
How many fatal traffic collisions has Vancouver had in 2026?
According to Daily Hive Vancouver's report of November 9, 2026, the collision at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue was the 13th fatal traffic collision in Vancouver in 2026. The figure comes from the VPD.
Why is rain a factor in pedestrian safety in Vancouver?
VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson noted in the Daily Hive Vancouver report that witnesses said it was heavily raining at the time of the November 6 collision. Rain reduces visibility for both drivers and pedestrians, makes roads slippery, and can make dark clothing harder to see. The VPD recommends pedestrians clip a reflector to a bag or dark clothing so drivers can spot them in wet conditions.
What can residents do to stay safer crossing Vancouver streets?
The VPD advises pedestrians to use marked crosswalks when available, make eye contact with drivers before stepping onto the road, and add reflective materials to dark clothing to improve visibility in rain. Residents can also report any dangerous intersection to the City of Vancouver through vancouver.ca. For more on road safety enforcement, see the VPD's Project Vigilance page on vpd.ca.
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