Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision Thursday afternoon.
The 80 year old victim died at the scene after being struck by a pick up operated by a 21-year-old driver in the parking lot of the Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo
The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Police have ruled out alcohol and drugs as contributing factors, however the pick-up truck involved has been seized and is expected to undergo a mechanical inspection.