Police searching for hit-and-run driver in northern Alberta
RCMP say this SUV was involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian in Grande Prairie, Alta. on May 15, 2025. (Credit: RCMP)
Police in northern Alberta are looking for a driver who hit a pedestrian and left the scene last month.
Mounties say it happened on May 15 at 3:21 p.m. in Grande Prairie.
A pedestrian crossing the street near Grande Prairie College was hit by a white SUV, possibly a Ford Edge, which failed to stop and continued southbound on 108 Street after turning right from 104 Avenue.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with video or information of the driver is asked to contact Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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