Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by pickup truck: Mission RCMP

The scene where a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck in Mission is pictured on Tuesday, June 16. (Courtesy: Jim Andel)

A woman was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck in Mission, B.C., Tuesday evening, according to police.

Local RCMP say they were called to the intersection of Cedar Street and Cherry Avenue just after 7:30 p.m.

“It appears that the truck had been northbound on Cedar Street, stopped at a red light, then started to turn right onto Cherry Avenue,” Mounties wrote in a statement. “At the same time, the woman began crossing westbound across Cedar Street, reportedly with a pedestrian walk signal.”

The 66-year-old suffered a serious head injury and was in critical condition when she was hospitalized, according to police and paramedics. Authorities said there was no update on her condition Wednesday.

The 73-year-old Chevrolet Silverado driver immediately stopped and spoke to police, who demanded a breath sample. Police say he received a “warn” reading and was issued a three-day immediate roadside prohibition.

However, Mounties noted the level of alleged impairment did not meet the threshold for criminal charges.

Collision analysts investigated the scene and the pickup truck is set to have a mechanical inspection.

“Mission RCMP highlight this as a reminder for drivers to exercise additional caution and awareness at all intersections, particularly when turning right on a red light,” the statement continues.

Witnesses are asked to call the Mission detachment at 604-826-7161.