A 58-year-old Nanaimo woman died after being struck by a car Thursday.
Nanaimo RCMP said the incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Estevan Road at the Larch Street intersection when the victim was crossing on a marked pedestrian crosswalk and was hit by a southbound car travelling in the right-hand lane.
The 67-year-old Nanaimo man driving the car was not injured and remained at the scene.
The victim was taken to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries.
Nanaimo RCMP Traffic Services, a collision re-constructionist, as well as the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating.
Police are asking any witnesses to contact Const. Ben Lanthier at 250-754-2345.
