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| A one block stretch of McBride remains closed as Prince Rupert RCMP investigate an early morning vehicle/pedestrian incident that took place on the main corridor road |
The victim of the incident has since been taken by air ambulance to the Vancouver area for further medical care towards his condition.
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The Prince Rupert RCMP have closed a one block section of McBride between Fifth and Sixth Avenues as they continue with an investigation into an early morning incident of a pedestrian being struck by any vehicle.
The incident took place early Saturday within just a few feet of the city's RCMP detachment at Sixth and McBride.
The event occurred in the early morning of March 4th, 2023, initial reports from witnesses stated that a red Toyota Tacoma struck a pedestrian on Mcbride St near 5th Ave E.
In an information release this morning the Prince Rupert RCMP outlined the nature of the incident advising that an alleged impaired driver is now in custody, as well as to outline the ongoing work that is now underway.
Front line officers as well as Emergency Health Services (EHS) rushed to the scene where they located 33-year-old man with serious injuries.
A primary witness to the incident identified the truck as well as the driver, who did not stay at the scene of the accident.
When officers made contact with the driver they suspected he was impaired by alcohol, the man provided breath samples which were almost three times the legal limit.
The man is currently being held in custody and his name will not be released at this time.
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| A one block area on McBride adjacent to the RCMP detachment is closed to Traffic and pedestrians as Prince Rupert RCMP conduct an investigation into a pedestrian / vehicle incident early Saturday morning |
"As a result of the seriousness of the investigation Mcbride St will be closed for the foreseeable future, and we are asking for people to avoid the intersection of Mcbride and 5th Ave East.
We are also asking that anyone that may have witnessed the collision, has dash camera footage or other CCTV footage to come forward and contact police immediately.
The seriousness of this collision is another reminder of how dangerous driving while impaired is, whether that impairment is caused by alcohol, drugs, or fatigue.
The RCMP is reminding everyone to make alternative arrangements whenever they drink, take any drug, or are too tired to drive, so that everyone can make it home safe." -- Media Relations Officer Cst. Brody Hemrich
There has been no update provided as of yet as to the condition of the pedestrian struck by the vehicle in the incident.
Should you have information related to the incident you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert Detachment of the RCMP at 250-624-2136.
The RCMP information release can be reviewed here.
More notes on the work of Emergency Responders across the Northwest can be reviewed from our archive page.
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