For the second time in a week a pedestrian has been struck and killed while crossing the Trans-Canada Highway near Duncan’s core.
Though the coroner hasn’t released the victim’s name, friends report Cowichan sports enthusiast Warren Rogers died in hospital Sunday after being struck by a southbound minivan just outside the Dog House restaurant.
Mounties confirmed the incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
“The 49-year-old male was attempting to cross the highway outside of a marked crosswalk when he stepped into the path of a minivan,” North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Krista Hobday said.
Rogers, a husband and father of four, was airlifted to hospital in Victoria where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
“The RCMP are conducting an investigation into the collision in conjunction with the traffic reconstructionist from South Island Traffic Services and the Coroner’s office,” Hobday said.
On Nov. 18, Duncan 55-year-old Jimmy Galbraith was hit by a car while crossing the Trans-Canada Highway near McDonalds. He died in hospital in Victoria two days later.
“We are urging everyone to please use marked crosswalks and obey all traffic control devices when crossing the streets,” Hobday said.
