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Taxi involved in hit and run?

Vancouver police are investigating a hit and run Tuesday morning that sent an elderly cyclist to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The cyclist, a man in his 70s, was riding near Fourth Avenue and Collingwood Street shortly before 10 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop.

The man was taken to hospital and remains in serious condition.

According to a police press release, witness reports suggest a taxi may have been involved.

The department’s collision investigation unit is leading the investigation and has identified a suspect.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call investigators at 604-717-3012.



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