A female pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on the weekend has succumbed to her injuries.
On Saturday, Nov. 29, at around 12:10 p.m., two women were hit while crossing Sixth Street on a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth Avenue, according to a press release issued by the New Westminster Police Department.
One of the women escaped with minor bruises, but the second was in serious condition. Emergency services personnel arrived on scene and took her to hospital. Despite everyone’s efforts, however, she died later that evening.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained at the crash site and cooperated with investigators.
Despite the driver’s account of the accident, Sgt. Chad Johnston said his team is still seeking witnesses.
“Because it was a sunny day, you get a lot of people out and about. I don’t think people are avoiding speaking to police, but many think, ‘Well, people may have spoken to investigators, so maybe I don’t need to say anything,’” he told The Record. “Although someone is cooperative, from an investigator’s standpoint, we want to make sure we cover everything.
“Several things are looked at in any motor vehicle accident. It could be the surface condition. Was the walk signal on? Was the flashing hand on? Or it could be confirming exactly where the sun may have been sitting in the sky that day.”
Johnston added the tragic event can be seen as a lesson for those out for a stroll and for those behind the wheel.
“A lot of times this time of the year, people think that when it gets dark at four o’clock in the afternoon, that’s usually when these things happen, but really the message here from a pedestrian standpoint, and even from a driver’s standpoint, is take the time to make eye contact with each other, or make sure you’re well aware of your surroundings.”
If you saw the collision and haven’t had a chance to speak with police, you’re asked to call 604-525-5411.
