Pedestrian struck and killed in Quesnel
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QUESNEL — There was a fatal motor vehicle incident in Quesnel over the weekend.
RCMP say at approximately 2:50 a.m. Saturday morning, they received a report of a motor vehicle collision where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on Front Street near McNaughton Avenue. Police say the pedestrian had been walking in the north bound lane of traffic when he was struck by a pickup truck. The 34-year-old man succumbed to his injuries. The investigation has determined that weather and road conditions were contributing factors to the collision.
“The RCMP would like to remind the public to wear highly visible clothing when walking at night to help ensure their safety and allow motorists to be able see them in poorly lit areas,” says Sgt. Clay Kronebusch.
