A 22-year-old Port Coquitlam man is in critical condition after being struck by a five-ton truck in Pitt Meadows early Thursday morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. at Lougheed Highway and Harris Road, when witnesses said the victim stepped into the eastbound lane while trying to hail a taxi. Several people were able to administer CPR and the man was taken to hospital.
"This is a tragic outcome and we are supporting the family during this difficult time," said Ridge Meadows RCMP Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk. "We had a mild October but this week the weather has changed and the rain is here. These darker days make it more difficult to see and be seen. Please be safe."
Gresiuk also thanked the people who were on the scene assisting the victim while emergency crews were on route.
The Mounties traffic services division is investigating with the assistance of the Integrated Collision Analysis Reconstruction Service. Gresiuk said the investigation is ongoing and all parties are cooperating.
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