A 75-year-old man from Qualicum Beach was airlifted to hospital Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while in a marked crosswalk.
According to police, the pedestrian suffered critical injuries after he was hit by a black Ford F350 pickup truck while crossing the road.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. on February 12th at the controlled intersection of Memorial Avenue and Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach.
Oceanside RCMP, Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue and British Columbia Ambulance Service responded responded to the crash.
Police said the driver of the truck stopped immediately, called 911, and provided first aid to the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to hospital by helicopter and is in critical condition.
“Speed and impairment have been excluded as contributing factors in this crash and the driver is cooperating fully with the investigation,” said Sergeant Shane Worth of the Oceanside RCMP.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam video and has not yet spoken with police, are asked to call Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.
