A man has died from injuries sustained earlier in the week when he was hit by a pickup truck driven by a man in the north end of Halifax.
On March 16, Halifax Regional Police responded to a crash involving a pedestrian and a pickup truck at the intersection of Young Street and Kempt Road.
Police said the 75-year-old man was crossing east on Young Street in a crosswalk when the incident took place, just before 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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The pedestrian had sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the QEII hospital by paramedics.
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Police also said the pickup truck driver, a man, was issued a ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
In a Saturday morning release, HRP said the investigation into the crash is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” read the release.
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