RCMP investigating after pedestrian struck by vehicle in Eastern Passage

Halifax RCMP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Eastern Passage, N.S., shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

RCMP say the incident occurred at the intersection of Main Road and Albacore Place.

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The pedestrian, a 25-year-old man from Shearwater, N.S., was transported to hospital by EHS with serious injuries.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and police say it is too early in their investigation to determine if charges will be laid.

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Dal Hutchinson, a spokesperson with the RCMP, said that at the time of the collision it was dark, rainy and the roadway had limited visibility.

Police say their investigation has yet to determine if the 25-year-old was in a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash.

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An RCMP collision analyst attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The Mounties say the cause of the collision remains under investigation.