FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

January 16, 2026 

File: 26-1135 

Victoria, B.C. – VicPD is investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Douglas Street and Yates Street, which was reported at 1:49 p.m. 

BCEHS paramedics transported the pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries. 

There are road closures in effect, while police and crash analysts remain on scene to investigate.