Police investigate hit and run

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a hit and run that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

Police received a report of a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Main Street near Forrest Hills Parkway. A vehicle struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk as they were crossing the turning lane from the Forest Hills Extension to Main Street inbound to Dartmouth. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and continued inbound towards Dartmouth. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by EHS.

The driver of the vehicle is described as a white woman in her 30s or 40s with dark brown hair and medium build. The vehicle is described as dark red hatchback car.

Police are asking the driver of the vehicle or anyone with information or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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