Teenage pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in Prince George, B.C.

An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of an assistant commissioner in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A 19-year-old pedestrian has died in Prince George, B.C., after being struck by a vehicle Friday night.

The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on the 3700 block of Fifteenth Avenue, Prince George RCMP said in a statement Tuesday.

According to police, the teenager had been part of a group of people that had gathered in the area that evening. He had been hit by a vehicle driven by another member of the same group and taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, police said.

A 19-year-old driver was located near the scene and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. The woman, who is cooperating with the investigation, has since been released and is awaiting a court date.

Police are asking anyone who has relevant cell phone or dashcam video to call the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300.

“Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the young victim in this difficult time,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.