By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

Section of Nanaimo Parkway closed after pedestrian hit

Jan 18, 2017 | 4:48 PM

NANAIMO — The Nanaimo Parkway was shut down to northbound traffic between Mostar and Aulds for nearly five hours after a pedestrian was hit by a semi-truck, according to the RCMP.

Const. Gary O’Brien says it happened on Wednesday at 4:10 p.m.

“The condition of the pedestrian is unknown, that person was transported to local hospital,” he said.

O’Brien said several officers were on scene and a traffic analyst was called in.

“The driver of the semi is cooperating and remained at the scene and has spoken to investigators,” he said.

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O’Brien says it was far too early in the investigation to comment on what might have caused the incident.

The pedestrian was hit about 400 metres south of the Aulds Rd. intersection.

O’Brien expects more information to be released Thursday.