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Pickup driver hits walker

A teenage girl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck Thursday morning. Called to the scene at 7:10 a.m.
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A teenage girl was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck Thursday morning.

Called to the scene at 7:10 a.m., RCMP said the driver was turning onto 15th Avenue from Carney Street when he hit the girl at a crosswalk. He immediately called 911 was subsequently issued a ticket for failing to yield to a pedestrian.

RCMP are asking both motorists and walkers to be extra careful.

"Lack of daylight and increasing inclement weather makes visibility more difficult for all road users," RCMP said. "Whether you are walking or driving, everyone has an obligation to keep road users safe, including yourselves."

Drivers are asked to slow down and keep focused on the road, particularly at intersections.

And pedestrians are urged to wear bright, reflective clothing, use flashlights and make eye contact with drivers, even when walking on a green light and walk signal.

"Don't be dead right!," RCMP added.