One dead, one injured in alleged hit and run in Prince George, B.C.
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Police are looking for a suspect following an alleged hit and run that killed one man who was using a wheelchair and seriously injured a cyclist in Prince George, B.C.
The RCMP say in a news release that an officer on patrol came across what appeared to be a collision scene just after midnight Saturday morning.
The officer found two injured men and a “severely damaged” electric powered wheelchair and bicycle.
The 48-year-old man died of his injuries in hospital.
The 56-year-old cyclist is recovering in hospital and expected to survive.
Officers believe the suspect’s vehicle is a dark-coloured 2012 or 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee that would have extensive damage to its passenger side.
They are urging the driver to turn himself or herself in and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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