The Queen District RCMP is seeking possible witnesses following a collision involving a pedestrian in Stratford, PEI.
On August 2, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Stratford RCMP and Island EMS responded to a report of a collision between a pickup truck and a pedestrian at a crosswalk on Bunbury Road near the No Frills grocery store. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old woman from Stratford, was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver and sole occupant of the truck was not injured.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision to call the Stratford RCMP at 902-367-9300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
"Given that restrictions have begun to ease, we are seeing an increase in tourism, as well as islanders out enjoying our province," said Sgt. Craig Eveleigh with the Queens District RCMP. "We are reminding motorists to be mindful of their surroundings when driving. Watch for pedestrians, and pay particularly close attention at crosswalks."
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.