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Police begin hit and run investigation

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance as investigators work to locate the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run collision that sent a woman to hospital with injuries.

On Tuesday March 25 at approximately 11:20pm, the New Westminster Police Department responded to Boyd Street and Gifford Street for a report of hit and run collision. When officers arrived, an injured adult female driver was located. The vehicle that struck her was found parked further down Boyd Street near Boundary Road. The driver of that vehicle had fled the scene.

The woman was transported to a hospital, while officers canvassed for witnesses and surveyed the scene for additional evidence.

“The driver was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Our officers continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision and are interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the event,” stated Media Relations Officer Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “At this point, we believe the suspect vehicle is a 2001 grey Toyota Takoma.”

If you have information about this collision, please call the NWPD at 604-525-5411.

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CONTACT PERSON: Hailey Finnigan

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