A pedestrian was seriously injured Monday when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 97.
Police say the accident occurred just before 4 p.m. When police arrived they found the 49-year-old male pedestrian who was suffering from serious injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Evidence from the scene and multiple witness accounts indicate that the driver of an SUV-style vehicle was traveling west on Highway 16 on a green light, at the time of the accident.
A portion of this intersection was closed while officers gathered evidence.
The investigation is continuing.