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An RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference in St. John's, N.L., on Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
By The Canadian Press

Female pedestrian killed in cement truck collision in Richmond, B.C.

Oct 29, 2026 | 9:53 AM

RICHMOND — Serious crime investigators in Metro Vancouver are looking into a fatal crash involving a cement truck and a pedestrian.

Police in Richmond, B.C. say the crash happened Wednesday around 3:20 p.m. near Miller Road and Russ Baker Way, but few additional details have been released.

Investigators say the victim was a woman in her 50s, and she died at the scene.

The truck driver stayed at the scene of the crash and is co-operating with police.

Police say they are still working to determine what led to the crash and Richmond RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit has taken over the case.

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They are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact Richmond RCMP.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2026.

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