RCMP release:

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian that resulted in serious injuries to the pedestrian.

On February 3, at approximately 8:45 p.m., RCMP, fire services and EHS responded to a report of a collision involving a truck and a pedestrian in Porters Lake. Officers learned a GMC Sierra was travelling southbound on West Porters Lake Rd. and struck a pedestrian in the southbound lane.     

The pedestrian, a 27-year-old woman from Porters Lake, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS.   

The driver and lone occupant of the GMC, a 64-year-old man from Porters Lake, did not report injuries. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident or dash cam footage of West Porters Lake Rd. in the area of Old Mineville Rd., between 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., is asked to contact the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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.