Fatal vehicle-pedestrian accident in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle collision in the town Friday night.

The accident occurredon Hamilton River Road,near Hamilton Drugs.

Police learned that a female pedestrian was crossing the street, when she was struck by a black GMC Sierra pickup that was travelling northwest.

The driver, a 58-year-old man,stopped immediately and has co-operated with police.

The victim was taken to the Labrador-Grenfell Health Centre whereshe succumbed to her injuries at 11:45 p.m.

An RCMPtraffic analyst will be processing the collision scene, as the investigation continues.

Drugs or alcohol werenot believed to be a factor in the accident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP at(709) 896-3383.