URGENT UPDATE: A serious crash in Maple Ridge has left one pedestrian in critical condition following an incident that occurred just after 6:15 a.m. today. Emergency responders from the BC Emergency Health Services rushed to the scene near Laity Street and Lougheed Highway to provide immediate medical attention.
Paramedics confirmed that they transported the injured man to the hospital, where he remains in serious condition. According to Brian Twaites, a public information officer for the paramedics, “Paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to one patient who was transported to the hospital in critical condition.”
The driver of the vehicle involved in the incident remained at the scene and is fully cooperating with ongoing investigations. Local police are urging witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage of the incident to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP as they work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This unsettling event raises significant concerns about pedestrian safety in the area, highlighting the urgent need for heightened awareness among drivers and better measures to protect vulnerable road users.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as the situation unfolds. Your vigilance and any information could be crucial to the investigation.
