RCMP release:
Richmond County District RCMP is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian that resulted in serious injuries to the pedestrian.
On December 20, at approximately 5:10 p.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in St. Peter’s. Officers learned a Toyota Camry was travelling westbound on Grenville St. and struck a pedestrian walking on the road.
The pedestrian, a 72-year-old woman from St. Peters, had serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
The driver and lone occupant of the Toyota, a 71-year-old man from L’Ardoise, did not report injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the crash; the investigation is ongoing.
Grenville St. was closed for several hours, but has since reopened.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage and who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app.
