On July 16, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., police determined that the truck had been stolen moments earlier and fled the area westbound along 87 Avenue. The injured male received medical attention on scene before being transported to hospital for further medical assessment of injuries sustained from being struck then dragged along the roadway.
Further investigation revealed the male was a maintenance worker who had parked his work truck within a parking lot near 87 Avenue and 114 Street. The male later observed someone driving his truck from the lot. The vehicle then proceeded toward the male, who was wearing a high-visibility safety vest, and he was initially struck. After the hit and run, the truck continued to approach 87 Avenue while the male was holding onto the side for approximately two blocks before he became dislodged.
The male is being treated for non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be released from hospital later today.
The lone suspect (driver) was described as a female with hair worn in a ponytail. Police continue to interview witnesses and will obtain video surveillance from a number of sources if available.
At approximately 12:45 a.m., police located the stolen 2008 grey Dodge Ram abandoned in alley near 84 Avenue and 110 Street. The location of the truck was provided by a citizen who called police after details of the truck were broadcast by the media.
Anyone who may have witnessed this hit and run 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 http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
from Media Releases http://ift.tt/1HBd5my
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