Nanaimo RCMP have confirmed a fatal pedestrian collision took place in a Walmart parking lot this afternoon, Thursday, March 21st.
The incident occurred at around 1:40 p.m. in the parking lot directly in front of the Walmart located in the Woodgrove Centre.
Police and other emergency personnel responded to the scene and determined an 80-year-old victim was struck by a pickup truck operated by a 21-year-old driver.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators—police have ruled out alcohol and drugs as contributing factors.
The 80-year-old victim died at the scene and BC Coroners Service have been notified.
The truck has been seized and will undergo a mechanical inspection.
Anyone with eye-witness evidence and/or dashcam video is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at (250) 754-2345.
As the investigation is ongoing, no further details have been provided.
