An 81-year-old man has died after he was struck by a car in New Glasgow, N.S.
New Glasgow Regional Police say they were called the McDonald’s parking lot on East River Road just before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Police say the pedestrian was crossing the driveway exit when he was allegedly struck by a 2016 Lexus that was exiting the driveway.
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Police added that the pedestrian was at the crosswalk at the time of the collision.
The victim from Pictou County was sent to hospital, where he died on Thursday.
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The 76-year-old driver of the vehicle was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act with failing to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk, but police say further charges may be laid.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.