Pedestrian struck, killed in east Saint John

A 50-year-old man has died after being struck by a small SUV in east Saint John Wednesday night, say police.

Emergency crews responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 100-block of Bayside Drive around 10 p.m., according to a news release issued late Thursday afternoon.

The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

His name has not been released out of respect for the family, said Saint John Police Force spokesperson Staff Sgt. Sarah Hobbs.

The driver, who remained at the scene, is not in custody, she said.

The SUV has been seized as part of the investigation.

Asked whether the victim was on the sidewalk, Hobbs said, "It came in as a collision on the roadway."

She could not say whether he was walking along the side of the road or attempting to cross. "That would come out as part of the investigation," said Hobbs, who could not comment on road conditions at the time, or whether there were any passengers in the vehicle.

No other injuries were reported, she said.

The force's major crime unit continues to investigate, along with the coroner's office, said Hobbs.

Investigators are asking any witnesses, people with dash-cam or video footage of the fatal collision, or information about the case to contact them at 1-506-648-3333, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).