Woman Dies in Vancouver Pedestrian Accident at NE 162nd Avenue and NE Poplar Street Police Investigating Fatal Vancouver Pedestrian Accident on NE 162nd Avenue
Vancouver, WA – A woman was killed after a vehicle struck a pedestrian at an intersection in Vancouver on Friday morning, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
The fatal pedestrian collision occurred at the intersection of NE 162nd Avenue and NE Poplar Street at approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2026.
Authorities reported that a vehicle was involved in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash under circumstances that have not yet been released.
The female pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries.
The driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No arrests have been announced at this time.
Officers with the Vancouver Police Department responded to the scene, along with emergency medical personnel, to provide aid and begin the investigation.
The crash prompted a police presence in the area as authorities worked the scene, which may have caused temporary disruptions near the intersection.
The Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the deadly pedestrian collision, and officials stated that no additional information is available at this time.
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