Pedestrian dies from injuries after Maple Ridge collision
Posted April 28, 2023 5:04 pm.
Mounties say the crash that shut down Lougheed Highway through Maple Ridge for much of yesterday has turned fatal.
Police say at around 10:40 a.m., they got a report about a speeding vehicle in the westbound lanes, going the wrong way. That vehicle then hit a curb, a pedestrian, and another vehicle.
In an email to CityNews, BC Emergency Health Services said five ambulances were called to the area.
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Two people were hospitalized and the pedestrian who was struck has since died of his injuries.
“Ridge Meadows RCMP is advising the public that the pedestrian involved in the motor vehicle incident that occurred yesterday has succumbed to his injuries and passed away. Our thoughts are with the families in these difficult times,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Cpl. Julie Klaussner.
No arrests have been announced as of yet.
Police ask witnesses, or anyone with dash-cam video of what happened, is asked to call Ridge Meadows RCMP.
