A pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a motorcycle Saturday night in downtown Victoria. The two people on the motorcycle suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The pedestrian was walking along Douglas Street about 8:45 p.m. and was struck by the motorcycle as it headed west on Pandora Avenue.
The rider and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle.
Bystanders, including several off-duty doctors, helped the three injured people until paramedics and police arrived.
Victoria police traffic officers and major-crime detectives continue to investigate what caused the crash.
Investigators want to speak with the bystanders and off-duty doctors who helped the victims and anyone else with information about what happened. They can call Victoria police’s non-emergency line at 250-995-7654.
