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17-year-old pedestrian in critical condition after being struck in Saanich crosswalk Thursday night

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A 17-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck in a crosswalk Thursday night.

Just before 9 p.m. on June 23rd, the pedestrian was crossing Burnside Road West at Wascana Street when he was struck by a vehicle travelling westbound on Burnside Road west. 

The driver of the 2006 Pontiac Montana van remained on scene and cooperated with police. 

Impairment was ruled out as a factor in the crash. 

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and remains in critical condition.

Anyone with dashcam footage, including any witnesses that may have seen the events leading up to the crash that have not yet spoken with police, are asked to contact Saanich Police at 250-475-4321.

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