The sa国际传媒 Highway Patrol is looking for more video footage and witnesses as it continues to investigate the death of a 61-year-old pedestrian in Nanoose Bay.
A southbound pickup truck hit the man as he was crossing Highway 19 at Northwest Bay Road about 7 a.m. Jan. 3 in rainy conditions.
The highway patrol has brought in collision reconstruction and mechanical experts to go over “every detail” of the crash, said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin.
McLaughlin noted that it’s a dangerous time of year for pedestrians, and called on drivers to slow down and be extra alert, and for pedestrians to wear high-visibility clothing.
Police said the driver involved stopped right away and is co-operating with officers.
Multiple witnesses to the collision also stopped and “did what they could for the pedestrian and to assist police,” police said in a statement.
There was no immediate indication of impairment or criminality, police said, adding no further updates will be provided until the investigation is complete.
Call the sa国际传媒 Highway Patrol’s Parksville office at 250-954-2953 with any information.
