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Feb. 7, 2024 Incident

Suspect arrested in Three Hills pedestrian hit and run

Feb 13, 2024 | 11:37 AM

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a pedestrian hit and run in Three Hills this month.

On Feb. 7, 2024, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian on 6 Avenue N in Three Hills.

During the course of the investigation, Three Hills RCMP received a tip from the public that resulted in officers locating the suspect vehicle. RCMP attended the location where they identified and arrested the suspect driver.

A 40-year-old female resident of Three Hills has been charged with failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm.

Mounties say the female was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on April 19, 2024.

Three Hills Detachment Commander Sgt. Jamie Day states, “We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation. In matters such as this, cooperation from the public is crucial to assisting in an investigation.”

Background:

Feb. 9, 2024

Three Hills RCMP advise the suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2012-2022 Black Dodge Ram, which will have front end damage.

Feb. 8, 2024

On Feb. 7, 2024, at approximately 8:57 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian on 6 Avenue N in Three Hills. The collision took place near the Prairie College campus. The investigation revealed that the pedestrian was struck while in the crosswalk and the suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services.

The pedestrian was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect vehicle was described as a black pick-up truck which will have damage to the front bumper.

If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle, or if you have any information that can further the investigation, please call Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5539. If you have any further information you can contact the Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5539, If you wish to remain anonymous , you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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