Charges are pending after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Port Coquitlam Thursday night, sending the 17-year-old female to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Coquitlam RCMP said the incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. along Pitt River Road and Columbia Avenue. The female victim was crossing Pitt River when she was struck by a white Nissan Altima.
"The pedestrian suffered from a fractured arm and non-life threatening head injuries," said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Jamie Chung. "The investigation continues and we are looking to speak to any witnesses."
He added that police do not believe that drugs, alcohol or speed were a factor in the incident. However, he said charges are being considered and that investigators are still analyzing statements from the public.
Any witnesses that have not spoken to police need to get in touch with the Coquitlam RCMP immediately, Chung added.
Anyone with information is asked to call 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2015-1460.
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