Vancouver Police investigate fatality collision
November 22, 2024
Last night at around 6: 20 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to a collision involving a vehicle that hit a pedestrian in the intersection of NE Fourth Plain Blvd./NE 117th Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing in the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection, against the light, when a driver approached the intersection and hit the pedestrian. The driver remained on scene and impairment on the part of the driver was not a factor in the collision. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital but did not survive his injuries.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing this investigation. This is the 14th fatality collision in 2024 that the Vancouver Police Traffic Unit has investigated.
The Vancouver Police Department reminds pedestrians to always activate crosswalk signals before crossing roadways, never cross mid-block and wear light-colored or reflective clothing. Drivers, especially during hours of darkness or when there is reduced visibility, should remain alert to possible pedestrians in and around intersections and maintain legal speeds. Visit the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Safety Page for more information.
