91-year-old senior in mobility scooter struck by car, in serious condition at hospital: RCMP

MAPLE RIDGE — Mounties in Maple Ridge say a 91-year-old pedestrian who was riding on a mobility scooter was hit by a car Monday afternoon, resulting in serious injuries to the senior.

According to a statement from the Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment, Mounties were dispatched at 3 p.m. Monday for a report of a pedestrian on a mobility scooter who was struck by a car at the intersection of 119 Avenue and 228 Street in Maple Ridge.

The 91-year-old pedestrian was subsequently transported to hospital by emergency health services and is in serious condition.

The intersection is closed to traffic and drivers are being re-routed and asked to avoid the area.