Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Nelson downtown
By Nelson Daily Staff
The center of downtown Nelson was blocked off to traffic for almost an hour after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk Wednesday in the 400 Block of Baker Street.
The pedestrian was hit by a gray van while walking across in the lane shortly before noon.
Nelson Police, Nelson Fire Department and BC Ambulance responded to the accident scene that totally blocked off the intersection at Ward and Baker Streets.
The person was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the van remained at the accident scene and cooperated with police.
