The suspect driver in a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of one woman near Ladysmith remains at large as of Tuesday evening, according to RCMP.
Officers had earlier said that the suspect had been in contact with them in an apparent move to turn himself in.
The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m. on August 29 when a Ford F150 truck went over the centre median on Highway 1 and collided head-on with a SUV travelling northbound.
In a statement late Tuesday afternoon, Cpl. Mike Halskov said that police are urging the suspect to surrender to the nearest RCMP detachment on Vancouver Island.
“In the interim, police are continuing to work around the clock on this investigation, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence,” said Halskov.
“In addition, police are utilizing all legal means at their disposal to locate the suspect driver, take him into custody and bring him to justice as soon as possible.”
He added that police believe the suspect driver has told others of his involvement in the collision.
RCMP are asking that anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect contact local police.
Those who wish to report information anonymously can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
