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Red Deer RCMP look for suspect truck in pedestrian hit and run

Feb 7, 2018 | 8:08 AM

RED DEER- RCMP are asking for public assistance to identify the driver of a truck that struck a 17-year-old pedestrian as he crossed a north-end intersection last night, then fled the scene. 

The collision occurred at 10:15 p.m. as the teen was crossing the intersection at 71 St. and 50 Ave.

The truck did not stop at the stop sign and struck the victim, who landed on the hood of the truck before falling to the pavement.

The driver fled, running over the victim’s foot, as the vehicle sped off.

EMS attended and transported the victim to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle is described as an older model truck, possibly a Ford, dark in colour.

It was driving westbound on Niven Street at the time of the collision.

No description is available of the driver.

Anyone with information on this hit and run is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com

(Gary McKinnon)