Calgary police are asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a hit-and-run incident in the northeast area of the city.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on the evening of February 15th, near the intersection of 52 Street and 16 Avenue NE. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.
The victim, a 32-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in stable condition.
Police are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a dark-colored SUV that was seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Sergeant Colin Foster of the Calgary Police Service’s Traffic Section stated, “We are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision to come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could be crucial in helping us identify the driver responsible for this hit-and-run.”
Foster also emphasized the importance of drivers staying at the scene of an accident and contacting authorities. “It is a criminal offense to flee the scene of a collision, especially when someone has been injured,” he said.
The Calgary Police Service is also reminding drivers to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic. They are urging anyone with dashcam footage from the area to review it and contact police if they see anything that may be relevant to the investigation.
Anyone with information about this hit-and-run is asked to contact the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
In summary, Calgary police are seeking the public’s assistance in their investigation of a hit-and-run incident in the northeast area of the city. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, and police are asking for anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking with the driver of a dark-colored SUV seen in the area at the time of the incident. The Calgary Police Service is reminding drivers to stay at the scene of an accident and to be cautious in areas with high pedestrian traffic. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.
