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One of the pedestrians struck by a cyclist in downtown Vancouver last month has died.
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Vancouver police say, at about 5:30 p.m. on June 29, a couple visiting from the U.S. was crossing West Cordova Street at Richards Street. As they were walking across, the pair was struck by a cyclist travelling eastbound on Cordova Street.
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The 72-year-old man lost consciousness and was transported to Vancouver General Hospital for emergency surgery. The man’s wife suffered minor injuries and recovered.
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Police said Wednesday that man died in hospital on Sunday.
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The cyclist was not injured and remained at the scene, according to police.
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Sgt. Adam Donaldson said in an earlier news release that the couple reportedly had the right of way when a cyclist heading east on Cordova Street struck them.
