Pedestrian critical after crash shuts down Highway 16 off-ramp

A pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle in Prince George Thursday morning.

B.C. Emergency Health Services says multiple ambulances responded to the call at Domano Boulevard and McGill Crescent just after 9 a.m. PT.

It happened just a block away from a major intersection between Domano and Highway 16, leading into the shopping complex that includes Canadian Tire.

Police are asking anyone in the area to use alternate routes, including those headed for Southridge Avenue and Simon Fraser Avenue.

RCMP say roads in the area will be closed for several hours.

This is the second major road incident involving a pedestrian in Prince George this week.

On Monday at around 4:30 a.m., a person was killed after being hit at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Victoria Street downtown.

Police say no criminality or impairment are being considered as factors in that earlier incident.

Thursday’s crash occurred on Domano Boulevard, which runs parallel to Highway 16 and serves as a key access route for the shopping district.

Domano Boulevard connects to Highway 16 via a short off-ramp near the intersection with McGill Crescent.

The area includes several big-box retailers and restaurants, and is typically busy during morning hours.

Emergency crews remained on scene for hours after the crash, with multiple ambulances and police vehicles blocking access to Domano Boulevard.

BC Emergency Health Services confirmed they dispatched multiple units, but did not release further details about the victim’s age or gender.

RCMP have not said whether the driver remained at the scene or if charges are being considered.

No information has been released about the vehicle involved.