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Police warn about jaywalking after woman is killed by truck

Richmond Mounties are probing a fatal pedestrian accident Monday on Westminster Highway. The 58-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a truck on Westminster Highway, near Garden City Road, on Monday around 10:30 a.m.

Richmond Mounties are probing a fatal pedestrian accident Monday on Westminster Highway.

The 58-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a truck on Westminster Highway, near Garden City Road, on Monday around 10:30 a.m.

The accident happened when the woman tried to cross the road and was hit by a Telus truck.

Police say the driver remained at the scene and was co-operative. Neither speed nor alcohol were factors, according to the RCMP.

Richmond Mounties are reminding people to be aware of their surroundings when negotiating intersections or roads and always use designated crossing areas.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Richmond RCMPs road safety unit at 604 278 1212.