An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by the driver of a vehicle on the west side of the New West.
The New Westminster Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred in the afternoon hours of Friday, Oct. 4 at the intersection of 20th Street and Eighth Avenue.
“BC Emergency Health Services paramedics are transporting the pedestrian to hospital,” said a NWPD news release. “The driver of the vehicle remains on scene. All the contributing factors of this incident are still under investigation.”
Police are asking motorists to find another route, as the intersection of 20th Street and Eighth Avenue is closed to traffic in all directions. (At 5:07 p.m., NWPD posted a comment on social media stating: Traffic is now flowing north/south on 20th Street. Traffic will remain blocked on 8th Ave to the west of 20th St, up to 22nd St.)
8th Avenue and 20th Street is closed as officers respond to a pedestrian being struck by the driver of a vehicle. https://t.co/MSCKjdywfS #NewWest pic.twitter.com/4hr0cAIFlo
— New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) October 5, 2024
Anyone who witnessed this collision and hasn’t spoken to police is asked to 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 [email protected].
More to come.
