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Burnaby, B.C. collision leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries Friday night

Police are looking for any witnesses for a pedestrian collision in Burnaby, Friday night. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Matt Rourke

Police in Burnaby, B.C., are investigating a single-vehicle collision that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries, Friday night.

According to police, the collision took place just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Central Boulevard.

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The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and police said they were cooperative. Speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the collision.

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The pedestrian, a 54-year-old man, was taken to hospital with “life-altering injuries,” police said.

Burnaby RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team has taken conduct of the investigation.

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“Our investigators want to speak to anyone that witnessed this collision or has dash-cam video of the incident,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj.

Anyone with potential information about the collision or who has dash-cam video of Patterson Avenue at Central Boulevard from December 16, 2022, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., is asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.

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