Authorities in Richmond are currently looking into a recent incident where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Monday night.
The Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received calls about the accident that took place close to Gibbons Drive and Westminster Highway at approximately 8 p.m.
The pedestrian involved, an 85-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were reported as not life-threatening.
According to the Mounties, the driver remained at the scene and is assisting with the inquiry. Initial assessments suggest that speed and impairment were not contributing factors in the collision.
“Preliminary findings suggest that the pedestrian may have been crossing the road outside of a designated crosswalk.”