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Police seek witnesses in pedestrian accident

Incident occurred Thursday evening before 6 p.m. on Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
Pedestrian accident
A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital with critical injuries Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam.

A 16-year old girl is in stable but critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing the street to catch a bus on Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam Thursday evening.

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking witnesses to the incident that took place just before 6 p.m. between Blue Mountain and Robinson.

Impairment has been ruled out at this time for the driver, police report, but speed was a factor and the investigation is ongoing.

The driver, an 18-year-old male, is cooperating with police and was released on the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision take place is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services at 604-945-1550 and quote file 2015-35081or Crime Stoppers.