Boy hit by car in north Red Deer, police search for driver

City Mounties are turning to the public for help in identifying the driver of a black car involved in a pedestrian hit and run this week.

It was at approximately 7:15 p.m. on June 4 when police say a 15-year-old boy walking in the area of Taylor Drive and Galbraith Street was struck by a smaller black car, possibly a Ford. The car dragged the victim for a short distance and then fled the scene. The youth was taken to hospital to be treated for numerous minor injuries and released the same evening.

Red Deer RCMP say they have have followed up on several possible investigational avenues and are looking for public assistance as the investigation continues. Police understand there were several witnesses to the collision and that some witnesses may have captured the hit and run on video.

If you have information about this hit and run, please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.