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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If the crime you are reporting is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency line at 604-525-5411 or attend our Front Counter at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC.
New Westminster – On January 20, 2022 at approximately 5:45 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by the driver of a vehicle at the intersection of Royal Avenue and 4th Street.
NWPD patrol members and paramedics arrived on scene and transported the male to Royal Columbian Hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with police. At this time, it does not appear that drugs or alcohol appear to be a factor in this collision. The intersection of Royal Avenue and 4th Street will remain closed as accident investigators process the scene.
The NWPD is aware that there may have been witnesses in the area and are wanting to speak with them and are appealing to the public for CCTV and dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to call the New Westminster Police at (604) 525-5411.
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CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Sanjay Kumar
PHONE: 604-529-2537
