Police seek public’s assistance in hit-and-run investigation

CITY POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

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The Sault Ste. Marie Police Traffic Services are requesting the public’s assistance in their investigation into a hit-and-run collision involving a pickup truck and a cyclist.

The collision occurred on the 4th of August at approximately 5:38 p.m. at the townhouse complex at 702 Second Line West.

A five-year-old cyclist was travelling through the parking lot on his bike and was struck by a pickup truck that was reversing from a parking spot in the lot.

After the collision, the male driver of the truck stopped and spoke with the child for a moment and then left the scene.

The child received minor injuries.

The truck was either a Chev or GMC extended cab, long box, blue in colour.

The only description of the driver is that he is a male and was wearing a cowboy hat at the time of the collision.

Officers are requesting that the driver involved contact city police at 949-6300, Traffic Services at either Extension 383 or 348 so that they can complete the report.

If anyone witnessed the collision or has any information regarding this collision, please contact city police.

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