Pedestrian crossing Highway 1 in Burnaby hit, killed
Posted August 18, 2021 9:52 am.
Last Updated August 19, 2021 4:17 pm.
BURNABY (NEWS 1130) – A person is dead after Mounties say they were hit by a vehicle while crossing Highway 1 in Burnaby Wednesday morning.
The RCMP says the pedestrian was trying to cross the highway just after 8 a.m. when they were hit in the westbound HOV lane near the Grandview Highway exit.
“BC Highway Patrol has conduct of the investigation which is in its early stages,” reads a release.
Fire crews now on scene. Both HOV lanes blocked WB and HOV also blocked EB. @NEWS1130Traffic @JACK969van pic.twitter.com/EWnh9w8nKg
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The incident has forced the closure of two westbound lanes, with major delays reported.
Police say a second vehicle that rear-ended the car that struck the pedestrian left the scene before officers arrived. Investigators are looking for more information about this vehicle.
Anyone with information about the collision or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol in Burnaby at 604.526.9744.
A person is dead after Mounties say they were hit by a vehicle while crossing Highway 1 in #BurnabyBC Wednesday morning. https://t.co/XNyCnUi93o pic.twitter.com/u4dOnotgx6
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