Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / A pedestrian was reportedly struck Wednesday morning (Sept. 20) at the intersection of First Avenue and Cheam Avenue. Chilliwack Fire, BC Ambulance Service and Chilliwack RCMP were dispatched to the area following the collision. The victim, who appeared to be elderly, was left in the care of paramedics. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Pedestrian struck

Chilliwack Fire, BC Ambulance respond after pedestrian reportedly hit by car Wednesday morning

Sep 20, 2023 | 12:17 PM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack Fire, BC Ambulance Service and Chilliwack RCMP were dispatched Wednesday morning after a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a red SUV vehicle at the intersection of First Avenue and Cheam Avenue, between Freshco and the Chilliwack library.

The incident happened at approximately 10:42 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters and paramedics were on scene within minutes of getting the call for service.

Fire Hall No. 1 is located about 100 metres east of where the collision occurred.

The pedestrian appeared to be an older female. She was positioned on her side as a result of the collision, and multiple paramedics attended to her. She was eventually placed onto a stretcher and placed into the care of BC Ambulance.

The driver of a red SUV-type vehicle that was allegedly responsible for the collision remained on scene and watched as the victim was attended to by multiple paramedics.

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