POLICE – Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Columbia Street crosswalk

Posted on March 3, 2017 in Police // 2 Comments

Area in which pedestrian was hit. (Google Maps)

An 18-year-old girl was sent to hospital today (March 3, 2017) after being struck by a vehicle on Columbia Street.

Kamloops RCMP were called to the scene 2 p.m. Cpl. Jodie Shelkie said a pedestrian was crossing Columbia Street from the south to the north in the crosswalk near Sahali Terrace. A vehicle travelling up Columbia in the right lane failed to see the girl in the crosswalk and struck her.

The girl received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Royal Inland Hospital via ambulance.

RCMP

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2 Comments on POLICE – Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Columbia Street crosswalk

Sherry sim // March 3, 2017 at 9:27 PM // Reply

Someone I know was herein in this intersection last year. People do not pay attention.

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George S Duncan // March 3, 2017 at 6:43 PM // Reply

That intersection’s crosswalk has a flashing amber light. To not see the pedestrian is one thing; to not see the flashing lights (if they were activated) or the pedestrian or other stopped cars indicates a significant lack of attention.

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