Vanderhoof RCMP seek assistance in hit and run investigation

NORTHERN B.C.—On Monday, February 5, between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while using a Rainbow crosswalk near Nechako Valley Senior Secondary (NVSS) in Vanderhoof. The vehicle, believed to be a silver Tesla 3, ran over the youth’s foot. The youth was taken to hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

“The RCMP are reminding drivers to be aware of their surroundings at all times, especially around parks and schools” said Cpl Steven McLean, Vanderhoof RCMP.

If you were in the area at the time, or have any information to aid in the investigation, you are asked to call Cst Bennett of the Vanderhoof RCMP at (250) 567-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477.

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