New West police are hoping to get dash-cam footage from motorists and hear from witnesses after a rollerblader was struck by a driver.
According to the New Westminster Police Department, a pedestrian who was rollerblading was struck by a driver on Friday, April 26 around 8:30 a.m. New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services contacted the police department to say a pedestrian had been struck by a driver at the intersection of McBride Boulevard and Sixth Avenue.
When police officers arrived on scene, the pedestrian was receiving care from paramedics with BC Emergency Health Services. Police say the rollerblader suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
“The pedestrian was transported to local hospital, and investigators began working to determine what had occurred,” said a NWPD news release.
According to police, the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. At this time, it is not believed that drugs or alcohol played a factor in the collision.
As part of their investigation, NWPD investigators are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area of Sixth Avenue and McBride Boulevard from 8:20 to 8:40 a.m.
“We urge motorists who were driving through the intersection this morning to check their dash-cam footage,” Sgt. Andrew Leaver said in the news release. “Your dash cam may have captured something. Please check.”
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 [email protected].
The Record has contacted the NWPD about the pedestrian’s condition. More to come.
