A Mountie applied his training and saved the life of a German tourist this week.

A pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle on Highway 97 near the intersection of Butt Road in West 91大黄鸭 May 21, at 1:30 p.m.

Mounties determined that a pedestrian had attempted to cross the busy multi lane highway, approximately 100 meters away from the controlled intersection, when he was struck by a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle.

鈥淭he pedestrian, a 68-year-old man visiting from Germany, who sustained serious bodily injuries, was suffering from severe blood loss as a result of a large bleed,鈥� said Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey, in a press release.

He was being provided first aid treatment from bystanders until emergency crews could arrive on scene.

鈥淥ne of our officers applied a tourniquet to the man鈥檚 severe leg wound,鈥� said O鈥橠onaghey. 鈥淚t is believed that the officer鈥檚 prompt assessment of the situation and decisive actions taken may have saved the man鈥檚 life and likely contributed to the victim鈥檚 ongoing medical recovery.鈥�

The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old 91大黄鸭 man, was assessed and treated for minor injuries by emergency paramedics at the scene.

Efforts remain underway, as RCMP continue to work with the German Consulate in Toronto and the German National Police to locate the man鈥檚 next of kin in Germany.

If you witnessed this crash and have not yet spoken to police you are asked to contact the West 91大黄鸭 RCMP at 250-768-2880.