KELOWNA – Failing to activate crosswalk signals may have resulted in injuries to a cyclist who attempted to cross McCurdy Road in Kelowna Thursday evening, according to RCMP.
Cst. Solana Pare said a girl was in the marked crosswalk with her BMX bike when a west-bound car struck her.
“People heard a blood-curdling scream,” Cst. Pare said, adding it’s unclear if it came from the victim or driver.
The collision happened at about 9 p.m. at McCurdy Road and Hollywood Road.
Pare said the driver noticed the girl at the last second and was unable to stop in time.
“She seemed to be unphased by it all,” said Pare of the 16-year-old victim who was taken to Kelowna General Hospital with minor injuries.
Cst. Jesse O’Donaghey says Motor Vehicle Act charges are not being recommended against the driver from Alberta who provided assistance to the cyclist and cooperated with the police investigation.
“RCMP wish to remind cyclists to always walk their bikes across busy intersections using the crosswalk and while following traffic signals,” said O’Donaghey in a news release.
“A bicycle is the smallest vehicle on the road therefore it is imperative that all cyclists be visible, ride predictably, know how traffic works and communicate with other road users,” added O”Donaghey.
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