New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by the driver of a vehicle that occurred in the afternoon hours of October 4th at the intersection of 20th Street and 8th Avenue. BC Emergency Health Services Paramedics are transporting the pedestrian to hospital. The driver of the vehicle remains on scene. All the contributing factors of this incident are still under investigation.
The intersection of 20th Street and 8th Avenue is closed to traffic in all directions. Motorists are asked to find an alternate route.
If you witnessed this collision and haven’t spoken to police about what you saw please contact the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411. Witnesses who feel they would benefit from the services of the New Westminster Police Department Victim Assistance Unit can call 604-529-2525 or email VAU@nwpolice.org.
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CONTACT PERSON: Hailey Finnigan
EMAIL: communications@nwpolice.org