Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in Vancouver hit-and-run crash

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen in Vancouver on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Police in Vancouver say a 40-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Thursday evening.

The collision happened at around 7 p.m. near Graveley Street and Slocan Avenue in East Vancouver.

Investigators say the driver struck the pedestrian and did not remain at the scene.

“The victim has sustained serious and life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital,” the Vancouver Police Department said in a statement Friday.

Police are now looking for witnesses and video from the area.

Anyone with information or images related to the incident is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department’s collision investigation unit at 604-717-3021 or [e-mail]