VANCOUVER -- A pedestrian has died following a crash in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Thursday.

Vancouver police said the incident occurred at Powell Street and Jackson Avenue around 2:30 p.m.

A 90-year-old woman was crossing the street near the intersection of Powell Street and Jackson Avenue when she was struck by a cement truck, officers said.

Paramedics attended, but were unable to revive her, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Visible at the scene was what appeared to be a body covered in a yellow tarp.

A Lafarge cement truck was parked near the intersection.

Police said the driver of the cement truck remained at the scene and has been co-operating with them. They said they don't believe speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.

In a statement, Lafarge Canada said the collision involved a ready-mix cement truck.

"This is a very difficult and tragic incident, and we are deeply saddened at the loss. Our thoughts are with the victim's friends and family, and we are providing the support of our employee assistance program to help co-workers cope with the loss," the statement said.

It did not provide further comment.

Police are investigating, and anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and either witnessed it or may have dash cam footage of it is asked to call investigators at 604-717-3012.

With files from CTV News Vancouver's Steve Hughes