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UPDATE: Pedestrian dies from injuries in Friday evening crash

Police are asking any witnesses to call their non-emergency line
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Victoria police are investigating a pedestrian involved crash at Harriet and Gorge roads. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)

A pedestrian has died for their injuries after a collision with a vehicle at Gorge Road and Harriet Street Friday evening.

Victoria and Saanich police officers and the Integrated Road Safety Unit responded to scene just after 5:30 p.m.

At 8 p.m., the area was still closed off to traffic while officers continued their investigation. VicPD released a statement at that time, saying that they would be on scene for several more hours and people should continue to avoid the area.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision and have not yet spoken to officers to call their non-emergency line at 250-995-7654, extension 1.

Editors note: This story was updated on Nov. 10 to reflect the condition of the pedestrian.

READ ALSO: Victoria police remind drivers to use caution during rainy, dark days


 

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