Vancouver news — police are investigating a troubling series of hit-and-run incidents, including two that proved fatal, raising renewed concerns about road safety and accountability across the city. The most recent fatal incident left a 61-year-old man dead on December 7 — and one of the two drivers involved is still at large.
By Maplestime News Desk | Vancouver, British Columbia | September 19, 2026
Sources: Vancouver Police Department | Last updated: September 19, 2026
Key Takeaways
- On Dec. 7, 2025, shortly after 7:20 p.m., a 61-year-old man was struck by two westbound vehicles while crossing mid-block near East Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue; one driver stopped, the other fled, and the pedestrian later died
- Police are searching for a white Range Rover Evoque with likely front fender or passenger-side mirror damage; no arrests made
- On Nov. 27, a 40-year-old man was struck and dragged in East Vancouver, suffering life-altering injuries; the suspected vehicle is a 2010–2012 Acura RDX, driver unidentified
- On Dec. 22, an 81-year-old woman died after being struck in East Vancouver; police located and seized the vehicle, but no charges announced
- The Dec. 7 death marks the third unsolved hit-and-run in Vancouver since Nov. 27
The Dec. 7 Fatal Collision — One Driver Still at Large
Vancouver police say the most recent fatal incident occurred on Dec. 7, 2025, shortly after 7:20 p.m., when a 61-year-old man was struck while crossing mid-block near East Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue. According to the Vancouver Police Department, the victim was hit by two westbound vehicles.
One driver stopped and remained at the scene. The second fled. The pedestrian later died from his injuries.
Police are now searching for a white Range Rover Evoque believed to have been involved in the collision. Investigators say the suspect vehicle likely sustained visible damage: “This vehicle likely sustained damage to the front fender or passenger-side mirror as a result of striking the pedestrian,” said Const. Megan Lui of the VPD.
“If you’ve seen the vehicle, or know the whereabouts of the driver, we’re asking you to please call our investigators,” Lui said.
No arrests have been made in connection with the Dec. 7 incident.
The Nov. 27 Case — A Dragging, Life-Altering Crash
The Dec. 7 death marks the third unsolved hit-and-run in Vancouver since Nov. 27, a cluster that has alarmed residents and city officials alike.
On Nov. 27, a 40-year-old man was struck in East Vancouver and dragged by a vehicle, suffering what police described as life-altering injuries. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Investigators believe the vehicle involved was a 2010–2012 Acura RDX, but the driver has not been identified. The nature of the injuries and the circumstances prompted a major investigation, though no charges have yet been laid.
The Dec. 22 Death — Vehicle Seized
In a separate case, police confirmed that an 81-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in East Vancouver on Dec. 22. Unlike the other cases, investigators were able to locate and seize a vehicle connected to that collision. Police have not yet said whether charges will be filed.
The death of the elderly woman has added urgency to calls for improved pedestrian safety, particularly in neighbourhoods with heavy traffic and limited crossing infrastructure.
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A Pattern That Raises Broader Questions
Hit-and-run collisions are not uncommon in large cities, but the close succession of serious incidents has intensified scrutiny of driver behaviour, enforcement, and street design in Vancouver. Police have not said whether the cases are linked, but the fact that multiple drivers fled — including in a fatal collision involving two vehicles — has drawn public concern.
VPD continues to appeal for witnesses, dashcam footage, and tips from the public in all unresolved cases.
Maplestime will provide updates from Vancouver’s hit-and-run investigations as announcements are made.
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