Three people were injured after a driver hit a pedestrian and then crashed into the BC’s oncology clinic near the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
The crash, which occurred near Bay Street and Lee Avenue, happened around 9 a.m. this morning, and VicPD says the cause is thought to be the driver’s fault.
Drugs or alcohol are not considered a factor.
A witness told CHEK News that they saw a vehicle driving “very fast” before crashing into the building.
Victoria police say the driver hit a pedestrian on a sidewalk and then crossed the curb into a nearby building.
The male pedestrian received life-threatening abrasions.
The driver asked for medical help on the spot due to non-life-threatening injuries.
The passenger in the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but without danger to life.
VicPD staff are on site at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. A vehicle crashed into a pedestrian and then into a building. The pedestrian and the driver are without life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but without danger to life. More information to follow.
– Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) June 2, 2022
None of the occupants of the building was injured, and the pedestrian was seriously injured.
UPDATE No occupants of the building were injured in the accident. Pedestrian injuries are life-threatening abrasions. Traffic in the area is difficult. #yyj
– Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) June 2, 2022
VicPD says staff will be on site for several hours, and patients trying to gain access to the BC Cancer Clinic will need to have access to it from Trent Street.
UPDATE VicPD collision analysts will be at RJH in a few hours. Access to the BC Cancer Clinic in the RJH will be obtained from Trent St. Thank you for your patience. #yyj pic.twitter.com/UHUypoXOJe
– Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) June 2, 2022
Victoria Police says officers continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to call the reporting office at (250) 995-7654, extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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