North Vancouver RCMP are seeking a suspect and asking witnesses to come forward after a driver struck an elderly man and then sped off.
The hit-and-run happened around 11:15 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Sunset Boulevard in the Edgemont neighbourhood, according to a release from investigators.
Police say the man was crossing in the marked crosswalk when the driver of a dark blue or black westbound SUV struck him, knocking him to the ground.
Fortunately, the man suffered only minor injuries. Two men who were at the scene kept the intersection clear while two women assisted the senior and got him to the hospital.
The victim did not report the incident to police until Monday, March 4, according to the release.
Now, North Vancouver RCMP are seeking the good Samaritans who helped.
“This was a frightening situation for the victim and we’re immensely thankful for the kind-hearted and immediate actions of these witnesses,” said Const. Mansoor Sahak of the North Vancouver RCMP. “In an effort to further our investigation, we’d like to speak with these individuals and are asking them to come forward.”
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is urged to contact North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and quote file #24-4102.
