Pedestrian Killed in Collision with Commercial Vehicle in Saanich
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating as the Saanich Police Major Crime Unit investigates the fatal crash.
- On Saturday, August 8th, a pedestrian died after being struck by a commercial vehicle at the intersection of McKenzie Avenue and Glanford Avenue shortly after 3 a.m., despite efforts by first responders at the scene.
- According to Saanich Police, the driver of the commercial vehicle remained at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with investigators examining the circumstances.
- McKenzie Avenue was closed in both directions between Pat Bay Highway and Glanford Avenue for several hours while forensic investigators gathered evidence, reopening shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday.
- The Saanich Police Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation; the victim's identity remains unreleased, though police confirmed their next of kin has been notified.
- Police initially described the incident as a "serious collision" and asked motorists to avoid the area during investigation, though no further details regarding the circumstances have been released.
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Pedestrian killed after collision with commercial vehicle in Saanich
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a commercial vehicle in Saanich early Saturday morning. Saanich police say the collision happened shortly after 3 a.m. Aug. 8 at the intersection of McKenzie Avenue and Glanford Avenue. Despite efforts by first responders, the pedestrian died from their injuries at the scene, police said. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The driver of the commercial vehicle remained at the scene and is co-op…
Pedestrian killed in collision with commercial vehicle in Saanich
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a commercial vehicle in Saanich early Saturday morning. Saanich Police say the collision happened just after 3 a.m. on Aug. 8 at the intersection of McKenzie and Glanford avenues. Despite efforts by first responders, the pedestrian died from their injuries at the scene. Their next of kin have been notified. Police say the driver of the commercial vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with in…
Pedestrian dies after collision with commercial vehicle in Saanich
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a commercial vehicle in Saanich early Saturday morning. Saanich police say the collision happened shortly after 3 a.m. Aug. 8 at the intersection of McKenzie Avenue and Glanford Avenue. Despite efforts by first responders, the pedestrian died from their injuries at the scene, police said. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The driver of the commercial vehicle remained at the scene and is co-op…
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