AT approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, Delta Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in which a pedestrian was struck near 10th Avenue and 54A Street in Tsawwassen.

The collision occurred as a vehicle was entering a parking lot in the area. A 69-year-old female pedestrian sustained serious injuries and, despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, later succumbed to those injuries.

The vehicle involved remained at the scene, the driver is cooperating with investigators and impairment is not a factor. Delta Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

Officers remain on scene, and residents are advised that road closures are in effect in the area of 10th Avenue and 53A Street through to 11th Avenue and 54A Street.

Anyone with more information who has not yet spoken to police, including anyone with dash cam footage, is asked to contact the Delta Police at 604-946-4411.