Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a fatal car accident this week, which left a 38-year-old man dead.
In a release issued Monday morning, RCMP said the incident took place near the intersection of Oliver Road and Highway 19A, just after 1:00 am Sunday morning.
A 27-year old woman who was with the victim told investigators they were walking along the shoulder of the road when her male companion stepped out onto the northbound lane of the road to grab something when he was hit by the vehicle.
The man was treated at the scene then taken to hospital. He was pronounced dead at 6:15 am the same day.
Police said he was wearing dark non-reflective clothing.
The 62-year-old female driver and her passenger stayed at the scene and are co-operating with investigators.
Police have ruled out speed or alcohol as contributing factors in the collision in relation to the driver.
RCMP Victim Services is assisting the occupants of the vehicle and the female pedestrian.
