Send this page to someone via email

UPDATE: One of the two pedestrians hit by a taxi cab on Aug. 31 in downtown Vancouver has died. This is Vancouver’s 13th traffic-related death this year. Nine of those fatalities have been pedestrians.

Two male pedestrians were injured after running across a busy street and being struck by a taxi in downtown Vancouver Wednesday morning.

According to police, the two pedestrians were running across Hastings Street just west of Main Street when they were struck by a westbound cab at about 6:30 a.m.

The taxi had the green traffic light and is cooperating with police.

VPD’s Acting Sgt. Brian Montague said speed is not believed to be a factor in the accident.

One of the pedestrians suffered serious injuries and the other man is in critical condition with head injuries.

Story continues below advertisement

No other details have been released at this time.