A 12-year-old child cycling to school Wednesday morning has tragically died after being struck by a recycling truck in Pitt Meadows.
Police say the child was struck by a recycling truck at the corner of 116A Avenue and 196B Street.
“BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and Pitt Meadows Fire and Rescue Service (PMFRS) attended the scene and performed life-saving measures, however, the child was pronounced deceased at the scene,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP in a statement.
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The recycling truck remained at the scene and the driver is cooperating with police. RCMP don’t believe impairment is involved in this accident.
“Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families of everyone involved,” states Inspector Martin Guay.
“This is a tragic and devastating loss for our community.”
Investigators are now looking for witnesses, dash cam footage and/or surveillance video from the area. If you have information, please contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP directly at 604-463-6251.