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Man crushed by own vehicle at McDonald's drive-thru in Vancouver

A man was killed early Wednesday after he was crushed by his own vehicle in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant in Vancouver. Vancouver police say the accident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the McDonald’s at Main Street and Terminal Avenue.
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Vancouver police are investigating after a man died at a McDonald's drive-thru on Wednesday, SePt. 8, 2021. BRENDAN KERGIN, VANCOUVER IS AWESOME

A man was killed early Wednesday after he was crushed by his own vehicle in the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant in Vancouver.

Vancouver police say the accident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the McDonald’s at Main Street and Terminal Avenue.

The man was paying for his meal when he dropped his payment card out of his car window.

When he attempted to pick it up, his car rolled forward and pinned him against part of the restaurant.

Vancouver firefighters attempted to revive the man, but he died from his injuries at the scene.

“This is an absolutely heartbreaking scenario. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of this man,” said Vancouver police spokesperson Const. Tania Visintin.

The VPD and B.C. Coroners Service are investigating.