RCMP issue safety reminder after two pedestrian-involved motor vehicle incidents
PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George Mounties are reminding drivers and pedestrians to pay extra attention after a pair of traffic incidents this week.
The first incident occurred on Wednesday (Jan.8), shortly before 8 a.m. when a pedestrian was struck while in a crosswalk at the intersection of Second Avenue and Victoria Street. The pedestrian suffered serious injury and was transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services. The driver in this incident is cooperating fully with the police investigation, which is ongoing.
The second incident occurred on Thursday, (Jan.9) shortly before 8:00 a.m. when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Fifteenth Avenue near Patricia Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered minor injury in this incident and was taken to hospital by Emergency Health Services. The driver in this incident is cooperating with the investigation, which remains ongoing.
