Pedestrian dragged a ‘short distance’ after being struck by vehicle in Nanaimo, RCMP say

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Mounties in Nanaimo are asking witnesses to come forward after a woman was struck by a vehicle and dragged a “short distance” in Nanaimo Wednesday evening.

Nanaimo RCMP said the incident unfolded at approximately 5:45 p.m. in the 6600 block of Applecross Road.

By the time officers arrived on scene, the victim was already being treated for her injuries by B.C. Emergency Health Services and the local fire department.

She was then taken to hospital for further treatment. The extent of her injuries is not known at this time.

After speaking with the driver and nearby witnesses, Mounties said they learned the victim had become trapped underneath a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

The victim—a woman in her late 60s—was then dragged a short distance at a low speed, Mounties said. The driver—also in his late 60s—stopped and called 911 for help.

Police said he remained at the scene and is co-operating with them.

“Statements were obtained from witnesses, and the vehicle involved has been seized for further examination,” RCMP said in a news release on Thursday. “No surveillance video of the incident was located.”

Mounties said the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone in the area at the time who may have dash cam video to call them at 250-754-2345.