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title: "78-year-old woman dies after being struck at Dunbar Street and West 34th Avenue"
description: "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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last_updated: "2026-11-10T03:52:02.314Z"
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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.

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