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Seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run: Richmond RCMP

Darpan News Desk Richmond RCMP, 10 Nov, 2021 01:27 PM
  • Seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run: Richmond RCMP

Richmond RCMP seeking witnesses to pedestrian hit and run in the 11000 block of Bridgeport Rd.

At approximately 5:23 am on October 29, 2021 Richmond RCMP attended the 11000 block of Bridgeport Rd for a hit and run involving a pedestrian.

According to the pedestrian, as he crossed Bridgeport Rd at Simpson Rd a vehicle allegedly pulled out of a parking lot, striking him, which resulted in him falling to the ground. The pedestrian did not get a good look at the vehicle, however, a witness described the vehicle as a gray SUV.

Neither the pedestrian nor witness were able to obtain a license plate.

The pedestrian was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated and released.

As a driver if you are involved in any form of a collision you are required to stop and provide your information to the other individuals involved, says Corporal Adriana O’Malley, Richmond RCMP Media Relations Officer, This collision took place in the early hours of the morning when traffic would have been fairly light. If you were in the area or are the driver of the gray SUV that exited the parking lot in the 11000 block of Bridgeport Rd, please contact us.

Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding this file, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2021-29560. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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