Police say drivers involved in any form of collision must stop and provide their information to the other party.
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Richmond RCMP is looking for witnesses to an early morning pedestrian struck near a parking lot.
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The pedestrian told Mounties that he had just crossed Bridgeport Road at Simpson Road just before 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 when he was struck by a gray pickup truck pulling out of a parking lot. The vehicle did not stop.
The pedestrian, who fell to the ground, was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. He was unable to catch a badge, police said.
Cpl. Adriana O’Malley of Richmond RCMP said drivers involved in any form of collision must stop and provide their information to the other party.
Anyone who saw the collision is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.
Meanwhile, in Vancouver, police made a public call for witnesses to help solve a hit-and-run in October that left a man seriously injured.
The collision occurred just before 11 p.m. on October 19, when a motorcyclist heading east on East Hastings Street approaching Commercial Drive was struck by a gray or silver pickup truck turning left from Hastings St. on Commercial Dr.
The driver of the SUV did not stop.
The 29-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious but non-fatal injuries. Now he is recovering at home.
Police believe the suspect vehicle would have significant damage to the rear passenger side of the vehicle as a result of the collision.
Witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage is asked to call the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-3012.
Reference-vancouversun.com