Van flees scene; man hit in critical condition

Police are looking for the driver of a van that struck a male pedestrian early this morning, Dec. 2, 2013, leaving the man in critical condition.

Downtown Division patrol officers responded to a pedestrian hit and run call at 1:30 a.m. in the area of 102 Street and 105 Avenue.

A 25-year-old male had been reportedly struck by a white van which fled the scene. The male pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition.



The van was subsequently located without the driver.



The investigation is being led by the Major Collision Investigation Section.



Anyone who has knowledge about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

from Media Releases http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/HitandRunDowntownCritical.aspx