A 72-year-old pedestrian remains in critical condition after a cyclist struck him and his wife while they were walking through a downtown Vancouver crosswalk Monday afternoon, according to police.
Crash Details
The Vancouver Police Department said the couple, visiting from the United States, were crossing West Cordova Street at Richards Street around 5:30 p.m. when they were hit. Police Sgt. Adam Donaldson stated in a news release Tuesday that the pedestrians reportedly had the right of way.
The cyclist, who was traveling east on Cordova Street, struck both individuals. The 72-year-old man lost consciousness at the scene and was rushed to Vancouver General Hospital for emergency surgery. He is listed in stable but critical condition. His wife suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital.
Investigation Ongoing
The cyclist was not injured and remained at the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, Donaldson said.
