The second pedestrian to be killed on Richmond's roads this year was yet another elderly person wearing dark clothes.
A 75-year-old woman was struck and killed on No. 1 Road just south of Blundell Road on Feb. 16 around 6: 30 p.m.
The woman was crossing No. 1 Road, not at a crosswalk and was struck by a southbound vehicle. The impact propelled her into northbound traffic where the pedestrian was struck again by a northbound vehicle.
The woman was transported to Vancouver General Hospital, how-ever she died shortly after.
At the time of the collision the roadways were wet as it was raining lightly. It was dark and the pedestrian was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing. There was a marked crosswalk just north of where the collision occurred.
Richmond RCMP pedestrian safety tips include:
z Remove your headphones. Refrain from using your cellphone or other electronics when crossing the street. Your full attention needs to be focused on what's going on around you.
z Make eye contact with drivers.
z Be cautious. Know that drivers may not always stop or obey traffic control devices.
