A Burnaby teenager is in Children’s Hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Willingdon Avenue Monday morning.
The 14-year-old girl was crossing mid-block around 8:15 a.m. when an oncoming car, travelling on Willingdon Avenue near William Street, struck her, according to Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. John Buis.
The teen suffered serious injuries to her head and upper body and was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital in serious condition. She has since been transferred to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, Buis said.
The driver of the vehicle that hit the girl remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Burnaby RCMP believes low visibility could have been a factor in the collision.
“We don’t know what caused it. We’re looking into the possibility that they crossed the road without looking. We don’t believe that alcohol or speed were a factor,” Buis said.
Buis is waiting for an update on the teen’s condition and expects more details on the investigation will be released later today.
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