A woman suffered minor abrasions after she was struck by a vehicle on the Patricia Bay Highway on Friday night, police said.
The incident took place at the Mount Newton Cross Road intersection about 8 p.m.
Central Saanich police said no charges were being contemplated against the driver.
The southbound fast lane was closed to traffic as Central Saanich RCMP and firefighters responded.
The highway reopened about 10 p.m.
UPDATE: Ped struck on Hwy 17 has miraculously suffered only minor abrasions. No charges contemplated against the driver #yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) August 27, 2016
UPDATE: both SB lanes on Hwy 17 at Mt.Newton are now open . Traffic may still be heavy. Thanks for your patience #yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) August 27, 2016
#bchwy17 incident @ mt Newton ongoing. Fast lane SB remains closed. Expect heavy congestion due to BC ferries traffic
— Van Island District (@TranBCVanIsle) August 27, 2016
TRAFFIC: Pedestrian struck on Hwy 17 @ Mt.Newton. SB down to 1 lane for 3-4 hrs. Avoid area. #yyjtraffic^dc
— CS Police Service (@cspoliceservice) August 27, 2016
#BCHWY17 Southbound at Mt Newton Rd vehicle incident, expect delays. #SaanichBC
— DriveBC VI (@DriveBC_VI) August 27, 2016
