RNC Requesting Public Assistance in Hit and Run Investigation

(CORNER BROOK, NL) – December 8, 2014 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

(RNC) Corner Brook Region is seeking the assistance of the public in relation to a hit

and run collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.

On Friday, December 6, 2014 at approximately 10:00 p.m. a 14 year old male was

struck by a vehicle while walking on Crestview Avenue in Corner Brook, NL. The vehicle

is described as a newer model, black, 4 door, Hyundai car with tinted windows. The

driver did not stop and provide assistance to the youth nor did the driver provide

information to police as required under the Highway Traffic Act. The youth sustained

minor injuries as a result of the incident.

RNC Patrol Services are continuing the investigation and are appealing to anyone who

may have witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at

637-4100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You may also provide

information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website

www.nlcrimestoppers.com.