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A teenager waiting to cross the street in East Vancouver has sustained serious injuries after a collision took place this morning.

According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), shortly after 8 a.m. today (April 29), a pedestrian was waiting at the northeast corner of East 12th Avenue and Kingsway, hoping to cross west across Kingsway.

A work truck that was heading north in the curb lane on Kingsway struck the pedestrian who was near the curb at East 12th Avenue.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

Anyone who was driving in the area of East 12th Avenue and Kingsway between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and has dashcam video is asked to contact the VPD.