On Saturday October 13, 2018, at 4 p.m., Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian at Canada Way and Ulster Street in Burnaby. An elderly male was struck by an eastbound vehicle on Canada Way. The 84-year-old male was taken from the scene in critical but stable condition and has since died.
The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene. At this time police are investigating as to whether speed may have been a factor in this collision. The elderly male was not in a marked crosswalk when he was struck.
If you were driving in the area of Canada Way and Ulster Street between 3:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. and have dashcam video then police would like to hear from you. Additionally, if you witnessed this collision, please contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.
October is pedestrian safety month and police are asking pedestrians and drivers to remain alert through the winter months. Pedestrian crashes spike dramatically in the fall and winter months because of the shorter daylight hours and poor weather.
Pedestrians should wear reflective clothing, use crosswalks and make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street. Do not assume a driver has seen you and ensure vehicles are stopped before stepping out onto the roadway.
Drivers; look twice for pedestrians crossing the road, particularly when visibility is poor. Give yourself extra time and space to stop incase a pedestrian suddenly crosses the street.
