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Kelowna RCMP seeking witnesses for weekend pedestrian collision

According to Kelowna RCMP, a 52-year-old woman was lucky to have suffered just minor injuries after getting hit by a van on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 24. Global News

Police in Kelowna are appealing for public help following a weekend collision involving a pedestrian.

According to Kelowna RCMP, a pedestrian was lucky to have suffered just minor injuries after getting hit by a van on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 24.

Police say the 52-year-old woman was walking through a parking lot on the northeast corner of Enterprise Way and Powick Road, just after 10 a.m., when she was struck by an older, white commercial-style van.

The van left the scene without stopping, with the driver being described as a male in his mid-20s with a clean-shaven face and medium complexion.

“We are appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn’t spoken to police yet to come forward,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy.

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“It’s extremely fortunate that the pedestrian was not more seriously injured in this incident.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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