A 68-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being struck in a crosswalk at Delbrook Avenue and Evergreen Place just after 5 p.m. Thursday in North Vancouver.
Mounties say he was struck by a Mercedes SUV and ended up with bone fractures and other serious injuries.
The driver, a 62-year-old North Vancouver resident, is cooperating with police. Charges have not been laid.
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Officials say the driver did not see the pedestrian because of heavy rainfall and poor visibility.
North Vancouver RCMP also notes the pedestrian was wearing dark-coloured clothing with no reflective gear, and is using Thursday’s incident to remind people to Look, Listen and Be Seen especially with the darker, wetter weather.
Look-Listen-Be Seen tips include:
- Look – Always make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume the driver has seen you.
- Listen – Focus on what’s happening around you. Remove headphones and never talk, text, or use electronic devices in an intersection or while crossing a roadway.
- Be Seen – Wear reflective clothing or use reflective gear to make it easier for drivers to see you.
- Be extra cautious at intersections. Watch for vehicles turning left or right through the crosswalk.
- Always cross at designated crosswalks – never mid-block.
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