Local Mounties make arrest after pedestrian struck in College Heights

A 48-year-old man has been arrested by the Prince George RCMP following Thursday’s motor vehicle incident that seriously injured a 54-year-old woman.

At about 9:25 AM, officers and other emergency services were called to the intersection of Domano Boulevard and McGill Crescent for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, emergency crews found the victim suffering from serious injuries as a result of being struck by a pick-up truck. The woman was transported to hospital for treatment.

As a result of the incident, a portion of Domano Boulevard was closed to all traffic from Highway 16 to east of McGill Cresent prior to re-opening.

The man will be held in custody overnight and appear in Provincial Court tomorrow (Wednesday).

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this incident.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information, including video are requested to contact the Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 as soon as possible.

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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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