NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — An 81-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near the McDonald's on East River Road on May 1.
New Glasgow Regional Police, and Emergency Health Services responded to a 911 call to the scene around 10:30 a.m.
The pedestrian from Trenton, was crossing the driveway exit, when the driver of the 2016 Lexus who was exiting the driveway collided with the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was on the crosswalk at the time of the collision.
The driver of the 2016 Lexus, a 76-year-old man from Pictou County was charged with Failing to Yield to Pedestrian in Crosswalk under the Motor Vehicle Act.
New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.