An 18-year-old North Vancouver woman remained in hospital in an induced coma after she suffered head injuries after being hit by a car in a marked crosswalk Tuesday evening. North Vancouver RCMP detachment spokesman Cpl.
Richard De Jong said the accident happened at 6 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the intersection of West Keith Road and Jones Avenue.
The woman was crossing north on Jones in the crosswalk when she was hit by a red Suzuki heading west on West Keith. The woman struck the car's windshield and was knocked unconscious, said De Jong.
She was rushed to Lions Gate Hospital where she remained in stable condition at press time. De Jong said the woman is expected to recover from her injuries.
The 40-year-old North Vancouver driver of the Suzuki remained at the scene and was issued a $167 ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
De Jong said the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and carrying a dark umbrella, making her difficult to see. "It was rainy, windy and dark," he added.
De Jong urged both pedestrians and drivers to take extra precautions to make sure pedestrians are seen.
Pedestrians should consider wearing reflective clothing or carrying a reflective umbrella, he said.
