232807
232178

Kelowna  

Pedestrians struck

Update -- Dec. 19

Two young men were injured Thursday night after being struck by a truck in downtown Kelowna.

RCMP Cst. Steve Holmes says the men ran in front of the truck, in the intersection of Bernard and Richter, just after 5 p.m.

According to witnesses, police say three men had crossed Bernard on foot heading northbound, when two of them turned around and bolted back across the intersection.

A red Dodge pickup was travelling eastbound on Bernard with a green light, and the driver didn’t see them until it was too late.

“The 10-metre skid marks clearly prove to me that the driver tried desperately to stop but he was too close and the wet pavement didn't help," says Holmes.

"The outcome could have been a lot worse if the driver hadn't tried to brake. He was extremely shaken up by the incident".

The injured men – aged 17 and 18 – are local residents. One suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries and the other only minor injuries.

No charges are being considered for either the driver or the pedestrians and there was no evidence of speeding on the part of the pickup.

Police warn motorists and pedestrians to be cautious during the holidays. 


Original story -- Dec. 18

A red pick-up truck struck two pedestrians at the intersection of Bernard Ave. and Richter St. at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Thursday.

RCMP report that the pedestrians were both conscious at the scene and have been transported to Kelowna General Hospital. Their condition is unknown.



More Kelowna News



229228