A pedestrian was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a semi-truck on Thursday, June 11.
Just before 7 a.m., Kelowna RCMP were called upon to assist emergency medical crews who were responding to a report of a pedestrian involved collision in the 500-block of Harvey Avenue in Kelowna.
The RCMP has begun its investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
The adult male pedestrian sustained serious injuries and is currently at Kelowna General Hospital.
The driver of the commercial vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
This incident occurred along the same stretch of Harvey Avenue where a cyclist was struck by a dump truck on June 4.
If you witnessed this collision and have not yet spoken to police you are urged to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.
Crews responding to Richter Street near Harvey Avenue for reports of a pedestrian struck by a semi. This is about 20 feet up the road from a similar incident last week. pic.twitter.com/s3PJqplljr
— Michael Rodriguez (@MichaelRdrguez) June 11, 2020
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