On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at approximately 7:55 p.m., the Grande Prairie RCMP received a report of a hit and run that occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was struck by a metallic colored sedan of unknown make and model, around 5:20 p.m., while crossing the crosswalk on Lakeland Drive at 90A Street. The suspect vehicle fled the area after a short conversation with the pedestrian, who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The female suspect driver is described as follows:
- 20-30 years-old
- Black, shoulder length straight hair
- Wearing black glasses, a black sweater and black leggings
Grande Prairie RCMP continue to investigate and are looking for witnesses, or drivers that may have dash camera footage, that were in the area of Lakeland Drive and 90A Street between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2023.
If you have information about this incident or any other illegal activity, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or call your local police. 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. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
Information provided by the Grande Prairie RCMP
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