Woman, 81, rushed to hospital after being struck in crosswalk

The crosswalk at Chebucto Road and Philip Street. (Google Maps)

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Feb 23, 2026 01:32:27 PM.

Last Updated Feb 23, 2026 01:54:22 PM.

Halifax police say an 81-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.

According to HRP, the woman was hit in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Chebucto Road and Philip Street.

Police say the woman was crossing the road when she was hit by a driver heading eastbound on Chebucto.

She was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police did not update the woman’s condition on Monday.

The 76-year-old man driving the vehicle was ticketed for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

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