Pedestrian struck, taken to hospital following collision in downtown St John's, Wednesday evening

A male pedestrian was taken to hospital following a collision in downtown St John’s on Wednesday evening.

Emergency crews responded to a portion of Prince of Wales Street between Pennywell Road and Fitzpatrick Avenue around 7:30 p.m.. Reports from the scene indicate the pedestrian walked in front of a SUV and was struck. They were taken to hospital with what are not believed to be serious injuries. The driver of the SUV was reportedly uninjured.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) closed the road for roughly an hour and half as they investigated the collision.

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