Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Police looking to identify hit and run driver who struck 14-year-old girl in Langford (UPDATED)

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UPDATE:

Since the hit and run, the suspect has turned themselves in to West Shore RCMP.

Police are continuing their investigation and still ask that anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash-cam footage to contact police at 250-474-2264.

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West Shore RCMP are looking to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred at around 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of Sooke Lake Road and Amy Road in Langford.

A 14-year-old female student was waiting a bus stop when she was struck by the vehicle.

Police said the student sustained minor physical injuries and is expected to recover.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop to check on the student and drove west on Sooke Lake Road.

The vehicle is described as a black two-door car with round headlights. The victim also described the vehicle as being lowered to the ground.

The driver is described as being a Caucasian man in his 20s with long blonde curly hair and brown eyes.

West Shore RCMP say they made extensive patrols in the area but were not able to locate the suspect driver or vehicle.

“We are asking anyone in the area at the time who may have witnessed this collision to come forward,’ said Cpl. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP

If you were driving in the area and have dash camera footage of the incident, call the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.

“To the suspect driver, you know who you are, please do the right thing and identify yourself to the police,” pleaded Saggar.

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