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Man charged in death of woman found lying in East Vancouver street


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Vancouver police investigating woman’s death on Victoria Drive

RELATED: A 37-year-old woman was found lying on the road near the Esso gas station on Victoria Drive shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday. Vancouver police said she died shortly after being found – Mar 31, 2024



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Vancouver police say a man has been criminally charged in the death of a woman found lying in the road in East Vancouver last year.

The 37-year-old victim was found badly injured at Kingsway and Victoria Drive, near the Esso station, around 5 a.m. on March 30, 2024.

She died at the scene.

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VPD releases video of vehicle of interest in woman’s death

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At the time, police released video of a dark-coloured minivan seen at the location in connection with the investigation.

On Tuesday, police said they had identified the vehicle’s driver, who has now been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of a fatal collision.

Sina Mogharei, 32, was arrested and was scheduled for a first court appearance on Tuesday.

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