A woman who was involved in a SUV incident received CPR. The Vancouver police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian dead after she was hit by an SUV.
Dangers of bad weather
According to Vancouver Police Sgt. Randy Fincham, the 51-year old woman was hit just after 11PM as she was crossing East 6th Avenue near the VCC-Clark Skytrain station at the north end of the Vancouver Community College.
The driver remained at the scene and the emergency crews performed CPR on the woman. She was transported to a healthcare facility where she was later declared dead. At the time of the incident, it was raining heavily and both the darkness and wet weather contributed to the collision.
Police stated that speed and alcohol are not factors in the crash.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill that can help save a life. It is a life-saving technique that significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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