Quesnel, B.C. –  RCMP  are calling on drivers to  be extra careful, and for cyclists and pedestrians to  exercise caution  in the wake of  a cyclist  being struck  in an intersection in Quesnel.

Yesterday, just before 6 pm, Quesnel RCMP  responded to a  report of a collision at the intersection of Marsh Drive and Baker Drive in West Quesnel. A 30 year old woman was riding her bicycle in the crosswalk when she was struck by a white SUV. The SUV did not stop.

As a precaution, the woman was transported by Ambulance to GR Baker hospital where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

Several witnesses were interviewed on scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone who may have  witnessed this incident  and has not yet  spoken with police, is  asked to call the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211

People need to be aware of their surroundings whether on foot, on a bicycle or in a vehicle says Sergeant Chris Riddle of the Quesnel RCMP. Drivers should ensure their vehicle’s headlights are functional and clean and that they pay extra attention when approaching crosswalks or areas of high foot traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists also need to ensure they are visible to motorists when in dark and inclement weather.

This is the second such incident in Quesnel this week.   Last Friday, an elderly man who was  being pushed in a wheel chair,   died from injuries when  he was struck  by a vehicle  at the intersection of Front Street and St. Laurent Avenue.