Woman hospitalized following back-to-back hit-and-runs in Coquitlam crosswalk
One woman is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by two cars at Pinetree Way and Guildford Way on Saturday night. Both drivers fled the scene, according to Coquitlam RCMP.
The woman was legally walking through the crosswalk at Pinetree and Guildford shortly before 9:45 p.m.
A white, four-door SUV heading southbound on Pinetree turned onto Guildford and hit the woman.
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The woman was unconscious and on the ground when a red or burgundy SUV also heading eastbound hit the woman.
A good Samaritan was giving the woman aid when police arrived. The woman was taken to hospital. Police have engaged Victim Services.
“We are also asking both involved drivers to immediately come forward and contact the Coquitlam RCMP,” stated Coquitlam RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Alexa Hodgins. “We would like to thank the good Samaritan who stopped their vehicle in an effort to help the victim.”
The white SUV may have damage to the front end as well as the driver’s side. The red SUV might have damages to the front end or undercarriage, according to police.
Anyone who saw the collision, has dashcam or cellphone video of the Pinetree-Guildford intersection between 9:15 and 10 p.m., or other information on the case is asked to call police at 604-945-1550.
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