Halifax pedestrian hit by car while crossing road in marked crosswalk: police
Halifax police say a vehicle travelling south on Gottingen Street hit a 23-year-old woman who was crossing the road in a marked crosswalk at Charles Street around 9:35 a.m. Sunday.
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance, according to a police news release.
Police closed the area for several hours while the collision reconstructionist and forensic teams worked on the scene.
The road re-opened at 1 p.m.
The investigation continues.
If anyone has information related to the incident, police ask them to call 902-490-5016.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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