British Columbia

Pedestrian in hospital after collision near downtown Vancouver

Witnesses at a restaurant near Cambie Street and Broadway said they saw a man being rushed to hospital after being treated by first responders.

VPD collision analysts gathered evidence for several hours

Vancouver police collision analysts lay evidence markers down on Broadway near Cambie Street. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

Vancouver police are investigating after a 70-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car overnight.

The collision happened at the intersection of Cambie Street and Broadway around 1 a.m. Wednesday.

Witnesses at a nearby restaurant said they saw a man being rushed to hospital after being treated by first responders.

Police later said the man suffered non life-threatening injuries.

A statement from police said the driver is co-operating with investigators. 

Officers closed the intersection for several hours to gather evidence.

With files from Gian-Paolo Mendoza