Man injured after being hit by a vehicle on Sylvia Avenue in Halifax – Halifax | The Canadian News

A pedestrian was hit and injured as a result of a motor vehicle collision in Halifax, NS, on Friday night.

In a statement, Halifax Regional Police said a man was struck in the 0-100 block of Sylvia Avenue and later taken to the hospital.

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“The injuries are considered serious and life-threatening at this time,” police said.

This incident is the second vehicle-pedestrian collision to occur in a week.

Police said the road will be blocked for a period of time, but there are local detours.

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