Two drivers charged for pedestrian hit-and-runs
Charges have been filed against two drivers more than one year after a pedestrian was hit by two different cars in Coquitlam.
The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck at Pinetree Way and Guildford Way in January 2024.
The woman was legally walking through the crosswalk when she was hit by one car turning onto Guildford, according to police. She was unconscious on the ground when she was hit by the second vehicle.
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Both drivers fled the scene, according to police. A third motorist stopped their vehicle to help the woman.
The victim is still recovering.
The two drivers – one from Coquitlam and one from Abbotsford – are charged with failing to stop after a collision causing bodily harm.
“The Coquitlam RCMP implore drivers to actively watch for pedestrians and take the time and care required to safely navigate roadways,” stated Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer Const. John Graham in a press release. “We also thank the Good Samaritan for tending to the victim and other witnesses who assisted with this complex investigation.”
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