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Police wanting to speak with pickup truck driver following fatal MVI involving pedestrian

The Prince George RCMP is seeking more information from the public following yesterday’s (Tuesday) fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident.

Just before 12:30 p.m., police went to the corner of First Avenue and Quebec Street. Unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive the collision and police are continuing their investigation.

“We are looking to speak with the driver of a pickup truck who may have information pertinent to this investigation. We believe it to be a 2014-2016 Ford 150 with an extended cab and it appears there is a ratchets strap around the tailgate and an aftermarket bumper. The vehicle was seen driving in the area of First Avenue and Quebec Street around the time of the incident,” stated Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer.

Anyone with information about the vehicle, or who the driver or passengers of the pickup truck were, you are asked to contact the detachment.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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