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Elderly woman dies after being hit by public works truck

Collision shuts down Douglas Street for hours; Saanich

A 75-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries last night after being hit by a Saanich public works truck.

The woman was struck as she crossed Douglas Street at Discovery Street at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, said VicPD.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics and doctors, the woman did not survive the night.

VicPDB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s collision team spent hours analyzing the scene of the accident, and seized the public works truck for mechanical inspection.

Witnesses are asked to contact VicPD's non-emergency line at 250-995-7654.

 



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